Biomedical Support Worker - Microbiology | Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 18 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 October 2025 |
| Location: | Swindon, SN3 6BB |
| Company: | The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7462861/249-7462861 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit a Permanent Band 3 Biomedical Support Worker to join our Team.
As a Biomedical Support Worker you will work as an integral part of the laboratory team, assisting Biomedical Scientists within the laboratory, including the processing of clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, undertaking housekeeping tasks within the laboratory and any other tasks required by the Scientific team.
To work as an integral part of the laboratory team, assisting Biomedical Scientists within the laboratory, including the processing of clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, undertaking housekeeping tasks within the laboratory and any other tasks required by the Scientific team.
“Our STAR values – Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect – are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.”
1. At all times to act in accordance with and adhere to laboratory and Trust procedures and protocols.
2. To rotate (after suitable training and competency testing) through all sections of the Microbiology department.
3. To use personal protective equipment as required by the laboratory’s health and safety procedures.
4. To carry out the pre analytical processing of samples received into the laboratory.
5. To process clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture.
6. To undertake the referral of specimens to reference laboratories.
7. To undertake housekeeping tasks including the disposal of laboratory waste and operation of autoclave sterilisers.
8. After suitable training, to carry out basic maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment.
9. To participate in rotas covering Extended days Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays as required.
10. To participate in mandatory training requirements of the Trust and attend training sessions and educational meetings as appropriate.
This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025
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