Laboratory Support Worker
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Laboratory Support Worker
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
Laboratory Support Workers (Band 2/ 3)
We require laboratory support staff to work with qualified scientists to perform basic sample preparation and data entry.
Band 2/3 dependant on any previous relevant experience.
A flexible approach to working hours is required as the Department provides a 24/7/365 service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate(s) will work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team and have a positive professional approach to patient care.
Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification attached below, and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. This information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
About us
The Departments of Laboratory Haematology and Clinical Biochemistry are spread across 4 sites at 3 hospitals in Oxford and Banbury, and the successful candidates would work as part of a team at the Banbury site of the Trust.
The Departments are both UKAS and HCPC accredited.
The Oxford University Hospital has a more diverse range of testing being carried out than many other Hospitals with a variety of specialist workload being referred in, and training in appropriate specialist sections may be given, over time, as required, but this will not be the priority in this role.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum/ pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-CSS-8315102-B2/3
Job locations
John Radcliffe Hospital
Osler Road
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as the first point of contact for the pathology department, dealingwith a wide range of enquiries including confidential matters.
o To receive and assess the suitability of laboratory pathologicalspecimens for analysis.
o To check patient identification details and assign a laboratory number.
o To distribute specimens to relevant pathology sections, fast-trackingurgent, clinic, and labile samples as appropriate.
o To input patient demographics, clinical details and assay requests intothe laboratory computer system.
o Preparation of samples for diagnostic testing, including centrifugation,aliquoting and allocation to appropriate analyser racking.
o Analysis of specimens using simple benchtop analysers, includingquality control of these instruments under the supervision of qualifiedBiomedical Scientists.
o Printing, sorting and despatching of laboratory reports.
o Collection of data for audits.
o Distribution of Pathology consumables from main stores.
o To maintain confidentiality of information regarding the patient at alltimes
o To assist in keeping the workplace clean and tidy, including preparationof laboratory disinfectants.
o To work within the Pathology Reception Standard OperatingProcedures and general laboratory policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To act as the first point of contact for the pathology department, dealingwith a wide range of enquiries including confidential matters.
o To receive and assess the suitability of laboratory pathologicalspecimens for analysis.
o To check patient identification details and assign a laboratory number.
o To distribute specimens to relevant pathology sections, fast-trackingurgent, clinic, and labile samples as appropriate.
o To input patient demographics, clinical details and assay requests intothe laboratory computer system.
o Preparation of samples for diagnostic testing, including centrifugation,aliquoting and allocation to appropriate analyser racking.
o Analysis of specimens using simple benchtop analysers, includingquality control of these instruments under the supervision of qualifiedBiomedical Scientists.
o Printing, sorting and despatching of laboratory reports.
o Collection of data for audits.
o Distribution of Pathology consumables from main stores.
o To maintain confidentiality of information regarding the patient at alltimes
o To assist in keeping the workplace clean and tidy, including preparationof laboratory disinfectants.
o To work within the Pathology Reception Standard OperatingProcedures and general laboratory policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Desirable
- Education and Qualifications
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous NHS Experience
- Data Entry Experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic Keyboard Skills
- Timely accurate working. Methodical. Well organised
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to work as team member. Self-motivation.
- Able to perform light physical work
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
Desirable
- Ability to learn from experience.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Prepared to work with biological materials and a variety of sample types.
Desirable
- Flexible approach to hours of work
Education and Qualifications
Desirable
- Education and Qualifications
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous NHS Experience
- Data Entry Experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic Keyboard Skills
- Timely accurate working. Methodical. Well organised
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to work as team member. Self-motivation.
- Able to perform light physical work
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
Desirable
- Ability to learn from experience.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Prepared to work with biological materials and a variety of sample types.
Desirable
- Flexible approach to hours of work
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
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital
Osler Road
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
John Radcliffe Hospital
Osler Road
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Lead Biomedical Scientist
Sadaff Younus
01865220343
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum/ pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-CSS-8315102-B2/3
Job locations
John Radcliffe Hospital
Osler Road
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
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