Laboratory Services Support Worker | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

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.

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.

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 UHSwe’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.

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.

This advert closes on Thursday 28 May 2026