Biomedical Support Worker - Microbiology | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £25,760 - £27,476 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bedford, MK42 9DJ |
| Company: | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7917602/418-BIO17602-CW |
Summary
We are pleased to invite applications for a Biomedical Support Worker to join the Microbiology department at Bedford Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward‑thinking team working with state‑of‑the‑art technology. Our laboratory provides a wide range of investigations for both Luton and Bedford and is proud to be UKAS accredited to ISO 15189:2022 and an IBMS‑approved training laboratory.
This role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to develop within a supportive environment where training and progression are central to our work.
If you are motivated, curious, and eager to build a career in microbiology, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join a team that is shaping the future of diagnostic science and making a meaningful difference to patients every day.
Details of the specific service and departmental responsibilities, accountabilities, and objectives are outlined in the Role Descriptor document, which accompanies this generic Biomedical Support Worker job description.
The post holder will support the day‑to‑day operations of the service and undertake limited technical duties as required.
They will assist Biomedical Scientists and senior laboratory staff in delivering a high‑quality, efficient, and effective service through the Quality Management System (QMS).
The post holder is expected to follow all relevant policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation, and discipline‑specific regulatory requirements.
They may also be required to assist in the training of other support staff.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.
To assist BMS and laboratory senior BMS in the implementation and delivery of a cohesive service.
To follow the quality policy for the department including the agreed quality objectives.
To follow the UKAS standards for the department using the Pathology Quality Management System as established, to fulfil the quality circles and audit inherent to the ISO 15189 standards of compliance.
To assist in actions required as determined, to resolve nonconformities that are recorded by internal and/or external audits and/or complaints.
To follow the Standard Operating Procedures [SOP] for the department utilising the Document Management Module of the Q-Pulse system.
This advert closes on Monday 11 May 2026