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Job summary

Main area
Pathology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
188-CL130526-C
Employer
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Southampton General Hospital
Town
Southampton
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum per annum pro rata
Closing
05/08/2026 23:59
Interview date
17/08/2026

Employer heading

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Laboratory Services Support Worker

Band 3

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. 

Please see below for detailed job description of the role. 

Main duties of the job

We have a unique opportunity to join the laboratory services section of the Microbiology & Virology Laboratory.
The section provides a key role in the stock management and waste management of the laboratory.
The role will involve manual handling of deliveries, ensuring the laboratory is well-stocked, and completing regular audits.
The role involves working in high and low temperature areas.
Hours are Monday - Friday core hours, with the potential for bank holiday/weekend working. 

Please note high volume of applications may result in the advert closing early.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast. 

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Stock management including manual handling and heavy lifting of stock & waste disposal containers.
Safe handling of a range of different chemicals and highly infectious waste.
Identify and troubleshoot issues. 
Communication with internal and external staff regarding stock management and waste disposal.

This role involves handling patient samples for waste management purposes only, you will not be working directly in the laboratory for diagnostic tasks.

Person specification

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential criteria
  • 5 GCSEs at A-C level or equivalent.
  • NVQ level 3 education or equivalent level of experience.
  • Experience carrying out repetitive tasks
  • Experience following routine procedures
  • A high degree of motivation and enthusiasm is essential for the role.
  • Highly developed initiative skills.
  • Articulate and clear thinking
  • Ability to deal with problems in a calm and efficient manner.
  • An understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships, both in terms of day to day working practices but also in relation to management systems.
Desirable criteria
  • Working knowledge and competency in laboratory areas.
  • Moving and handling training / experience
  • Previous experience in waste management
  • Previous experience in autoclaving / sterlisers

Skills and competencies

Essential criteria
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Keyboard skills
  • Data entry
  • Teamwork
  • Manual dexterity
  • Attention to detail
  • General IT skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerInclusion UK

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Charlie Merry
Job title
Operations Support Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
023 8120 6408
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