Job summary
- Main area
- Microbiology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (shift system covering 7:00-15:15, 9:00-17:15 and 12:00-20:00 on a rotational basis.)
- Job ref
- 151-NM157
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wexham Park Hospital
- Town
- Slough
- Salary
- £26,240 - £27,928 per annum incl HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Higher Clinical Support Worker - Microbiology
Band 3
Job overview
Are you looking for a Higher Clinical Support Worker position with a desire to work as part of the largest NHS led Pathology Services in the UK? You will be based at Wexham Park Hospital.
We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual with good scientific background to complement our existing MLA team.
The role requires participation in a shift system and weekend rota to meet service needs. Typical shifts are from 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:15 PM, and 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
You must be keen to embrace new ways of working and develop your knowledge and skills and able to participate in the shift system.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive range of scientific and diagnostic services within Bacteriology. Responsibilities include:
- Operating sophisticated automated laboratory equipment and performing manual techniques under supervision.
- Communicating effectively with hospital clinicians, general practitioners, other healthcare professionals, patients, representatives, and commercial suppliers.
- Ensuring efficiency and accuracy in laboratory processes, maintaining high standards of organization, and demonstrating strong attention to detail.
- Utilizing good keyboard skills for data entry and documentation.
- Working as part of a team while demonstrating reliability and strong practical skills.
For further details, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Laboratory Administrative and Technical Assistant is responsible for performing a range of administrative and technical tasks across various sections of the laboratory. The role involves supporting laboratory operations through specimen handling, data management, and ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols. The post holder will work under the indirect supervision of registered Biomedical Scientists (BMS) while ensuring accuracy and efficiency in laboratory processes.
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Archive and retrieve specimens and associated data in line with laboratory protocols
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Maintain archived materials and ensure compliance with audit trail requirements.
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Ensure accuracy in documentation and data entry to maintain the integrity of laboratory records.
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Assist in maintaining and updating laboratory inventory systems.
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Monitor stock levels, ensuring appropriate storage conditions for reagents and/or blood products.
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Ensure batch numbers and expiry dates are recorded accurately to maintain reagent viability.
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Support stock rotation processes to minimize waste and optimize resource use.
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Report any discrepancies in stock levels to the appropriate supervisor.
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Monitor stock levels, ensuring appropriate storage conditions for reagents and/or blood products.
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Ensure batch numbers and expiry dates are recorded accurately to maintain reagent viability.
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Support stock rotation processes to minimize waste and optimize resource use.
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Report any discrepancies in stock levels to the appropriate supervisor
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Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
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Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines.
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Participate in laboratory audits and quality assurance processes as required.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good basic education to include GCSE O Levels / A Levels or NVQ level 3 or IBMS Certificate of Achievement (Part 1)
Desirable criteria
- ECDL
- Basic educational qualification in mathematics and Science
Specific Competencies
Essential criteria
- Possess basic IT skills
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Observant of detail, ability to make basic judgement decisions
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a relevant routine laboratory
Experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to follow H&S practice
- Demonstrable ability to plan and prioritise
Desirable criteria
- Microbiology lab expereince
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- Must be available to work the extended day / shifts operated in BSPS
Desirable criteria
- Willing to learn and take part in all shifts/weekends
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Preetha Shibu
- Job title
- Lead Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03006 159413
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