University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Biomedical Support Worker
The closing date is 23 November 2026
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Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Biomedical Support Worker
Contract Type: Permanent
UHS will not be able to provide visa Sponsorship for this vacancy. Applicants should therefore ensure that they have sufficient right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship for this role.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
In this role, your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• To receive blood components and products into the laboratory ensuring the cold chain has remained intact and escalating any issues to the registered healthcare scientist.
• To enter blood components and products into stock using the Laboratory Information System (LIMs).
• To pack and transport blood and blood products from the blood transfusion laboratory to clinical areas and satellite blood fridges using the electronic blood management system.
• To prioritise delivery of components to clinical areas based on urgency.
• To periodically visit all the satellite blood banks on the SGH and PAH sites and return all unused blood to the laboratory.
• To maintain all UHS blood component storage facilities including cleaning and checking local and remote alarm systems.
• To collect blood and blood products from NHSBT including urgent ad hoc collections.
• To escalate alarms and warnings generated by the electronic blood management system to a registered healthcare scientist.
• To complete daily data submissions for blood component stock and wastage to NHSBT via the Vanesa platform.
• Using templates from Charts issue letters to patients offering fetal RhD screening.

About us
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.
Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-CL081126
Job locations: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Job description
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 2 Biomedical Support Worker to work in our Blood Transfusion Laboratory at UHS.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join our BSW team to support our Blood Transfusion Laboratory service. We offer full training and development into the role and opportunities for further development.
The post holder will be expected to undertake a variety of tasks including the delivery of blood and blood products throughout the hospital, stock management and local maintenance of storage equipment.
Person Specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential

• GCSE level 4+ or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science

Desirable

• Previous experience in a medical laboratory
• IT competency (Microsoft, Outlook, hospital IT systems)

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.
Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Coordinator, Jane Anderson, recruitment@uhs.nhs.uk
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