Biomedical Support Worker Clinical Biochemistry | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bedford, MK42 9DJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Oct 2026
Closing date:	26 Nov 2026

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Summary

Applications are invited from enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Clinical Biochemistry team at the Bedford site as a Biomedical Support Worker.

You will receive comprehensive training and gain valuable experience in a range of laboratory activities, including receiving and preparing blood samples for analysis, entering relevant information into the laboratory computer system, and carrying out routine equipment maintenance.

Although the department provides a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week service, Biomedical Support Worker shifts are currently worked Monday to Friday on one of the following schedules:

• 08:40–17:10

• 11:30–20:00

Please note:This post does not support the completion of a registration portfolio.

Previous laboratory or hospital experience would be an advantage; however, full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

As a Biomedical Support Worker, you will support Higher Biomedical Support Workers, Biomedical Scientists and Senior Biomedical Scientists in the effective delivery of a coordinated laboratory service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contributing to the day-to-day operation of the laboratory, including undertaking a range of routine and limited technical duties.

• Supporting Higher Biomedical Support Workers, Biomedical Scientists and Senior Biomedical Scientists in delivering a high-quality, efficient and effective service in accordance with the department’s Quality Management System (QMS).

• Following established policies, procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with current UKAS standards, relevant UK and European legislation, and the requirements of discipline-specific regulatory bodies.

• Assisting with the training and development of other laboratory support staff, as required.

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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To support Higher Biomedical Support Workers, Biomedical Scientists (BMS) and Senior Biomedical Scientists in the effective delivery of a coordinated laboratory service.

• To adhere to the department’s Quality Policy and agreed quality objectives.

• To follow UKAS standards and use the Pathology Quality Management System to support quality monitoring and audits in accordance with ISO 15189 requirements.

• To assist in implementing corrective actions to address non-conformities identified through internal or external audits, complaints or other quality management processes.

• To follow departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) using the Document Management Module of the Q-Pulse system.

• To comply with all departmental and organisational policies, procedures and guidelines relevant to the role.

• To participate in departmental audits, including vertical, horizontal and examination audits, as required.

• To follow the departmental Risk Management Policy, including reporting incidents, accidents and adverse events, and adhering to relevant risk assessments and control measures.

• To support effective departmental communication by sharing relevant information from management, operational and Health and Safety meetings with colleagues, where appropriate.

• To undertake a limited range of tests and assays accurately and methodically, within the scope of training, competence and authorisation.

• To report any problems, difficulties or concerns encountered during duties to the appropriate senior laboratory staff or line manager.

• To participate in evidence-based training and maintain the knowledge and skills required for the role through ongoing learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD), as appropriate.

• To attend an annual appraisal with the line manager and work towards agreed objectives and development goals.

• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and responsibilities of the post, as directed by the line manager.

This advert closes on Tuesday 10 Nov 2026

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