About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
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Collects and prepares materials and clinical specimens for analysis and safe disposal of clinical waste.
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Registers patient related information onto Laboratory Information System or other manual systems.
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Deals with reception and telephone queries from staff from other departments and external agencies.
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Provides assistance to the Biomedical Scientist for provision of a laboratory service.
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Performs specific laboratory tests with senior staff available for reference.
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Pathology based posts will receive, store and release deceased patients from the mortuary
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Assists in the training of new or less experienced staff.
In this key role, you will:
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Work under the supervision of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist or Reception Supervisor or Senior Mortuary Staff.
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Prepare samples for analysis and register the request ensuring accuracy of sample identification and documentation.
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Keyboard skills important with high levels of speed and accuracy when using the laboratory computer to input patient/specimen details and when accessing patient information.
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Register the request ensuring accuracy of sample identification and documentation.
What You'll Bring:
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Standard Grade English and a Science Subject essential.
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A good understanding of Biomedical Science.
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Knowledge of anatomy and physiology is preferred but training will be provided.
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Extended supervised training for a minimum of one year due to the wide range of duties encompassed within the job equivalent to National Vocational Qualification Level 3.
A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
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Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Annual incremental salary progression
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Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
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NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Becky Jeffrey, Technical Manager, Microbiology on [email protected]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Gemma Irwin, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]
