Advanced Laboratory Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 November 2025 |
| Location: | Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9321-25-1414 |
Summary
Main Purpose of the Post: The post-holder will assist in the provision of an efficient and smooth running service within the Department by following the departmental SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and protocols throughout all sections of the department. The post-holder will be mainly involved in the reception and sorting of specimens, routine processing of specimens and associated tasks, input of patient information onto the laboratory computer, disposal of infected material and preparation of reagents. The work will include weekend and evening or night duties, which requires a flexible approach to the hours of employment, according to individual contract. Principle Responsibilities Scientific and Clinical Responsibilities Accepts a full range of clinical samples into the department, working with staff within the hospital and operating the air tube system and specimen hoist. Occasional use of stairs may be required for this purpose. Assesses samples for urgency and sorts by laboratory section. Matches samples and request forms and assigns unique laboratory numbers, requiring complete accuracy and attention to detail. Ensures that samples meet acceptance criteria for testing and dealing with any non-compliance in accordance with departmental protocols. Is aware of appropriate sample type for all tests. Is responsible for data entry into the laboratory computer system, requiring complete accuracy and attention to detail. Is fully conversant with relevant departmental policies and Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring that personal performance complies with ISO 15189-2022 standards. Under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists (BMS) staff ensures the validity of results by the use of appropriate control materials and takes the appropriate action with regard to anomalous results. Carries out simple maintenance and fault-finding procedures on automated, expensive (in the region of £50,000-£100,000) equipment. Works in cooperation with BMS staff to ensure workload is processed in a timely and efficient manner. Performs telephone duties that include making and receiving calls from and to the laboratory, verbally transmitting confidential results and conveying sensitive information to healthcare professionals, patients and their representatives. Participates in the preparation of disinfectants and reagents in accordance with SOPs and Health and Safety requirements. To be capable of occasional heavy lifting (up to 20 kg) e.g. disposable waste or boxes of new supplies. Analytical and Interpretation Responsibilities Performs a variety of manual laboratory procedures under the direct supervision of qualified BMS staff. Procedures include the setting up of tests and pre-analytical sample preparation, including centrifugation, aliquoting and plating out. Under the supervision of qualified BMS staff conducts analysis of specimens, assessing the process and outcomes of investigations in line with quality control criteria and SOPs and reports any findings in the appropriate format to those who need them as laid out in departmental SOPs