Biomedical Support Worker – Microbiology
The closing date is 17 June 2026.
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.
Main duties of the job
- At all times to act in accordance with and adhere to laboratory and Trust procedures and protocols.
- To rotate (after suitable training and competency testing) through all sections of the Microbiology department.
- To use personal protective equipment as required by the laboratory’s health and safety procedures.
- To carry out the pre analytical processing of samples received into the laboratory.
- To process clinical specimens for Bacteriological culture.
- To undertake the referral of specimens to reference laboratories.
- To undertake housekeeping tasks including the disposal of laboratory waste and operation of autoclave sterilisers.
- After suitable training, to carry out basic maintenance and operation of laboratory equipment.
- To participate in rotas covering Extended days Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays as required.
- To participate in mandatory training requirements of the Trust and attend training sessions and educational meetings as appropriate.
About us
We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group – a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17,600 colleagues and a budget of 1.6 billion, the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.
Person Specification
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.
Qualifications
- Grades 9‑4 (A*‑C) at GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ 3 level or equivalent
- Qualification in Clinical Laboratory Support or IT/Keyboard skills
- Evidence of training in Health & Safety and Quality
- Evidence of training in Customer Service
Experience
- Experience of working in a busy, high throughput environment.
- Previous experience of working in an NHS environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
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