Job Summary
A part-time permanent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Healthcare Science Assistant in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion service at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
Main duties of the job
This is an interesting and challenging position which would ideally suit someone with previous Pathology laboratory experience who is able to work under pressure to extremely high standards.
Based in the Haematology and Transfusion section, you will be joining a busy team providing an essential service for patients in the North Lancashire and South Cumbria area on evenings and weekends.
The Successful Applicant Will Work As Detailed Below:
week 1: 36hours - Monday-Friday 17:00-21:00 and Saturday & Sunday 09:30-18:00 (with 30mins unpaid break)
week 2: off as below.
About Us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Details
Date posted
14 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rota
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
331-L18850825
Job locations
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ 3 in Pathology or equivalent experience
* 3 GCSEs or equivalent including English
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a Pathology laboratory or Pathology reception
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
* Computer/keyboard skills
* Awareness of Health and Safety issues
* Awareness of confidentiality issues
Personal qualities
Essential
* Evidence of written English skills
* Ability to travel between sites
Person Specification
Essential
* Evidence of written English skills
* Ability to travel between sites
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 Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Ashton Road
Lancaster
LA1 4RP
Employer's website
https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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