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
* Collects and prepares materials and clinical specimens for analysis and safe disposal of clinical waste.
* Registers patient related information onto Laboratory Information System or other manual systems.
* Deals with reception and telephone queries from staff from other departments and external agencies.
* Provides assistance to the Biomedical Scientist for provision of a laboratory service.
* Performs specific laboratory tests with senior staff available for reference.
* Pathology based posts will receive, store and release deceased patients from the mortuary.
* Assists in the training of new or less experienced staff.
The working pattern for this role is Day Shifts, Back Shifts & Weekends.
In this key role, you will:
* Work under the supervision of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist or Reception Supervisor or Senior Mortuary Staff.
* Prepare samples for analysis and register the request ensuring accuracy of sample identification and documentation.
* 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.
* May be required to perform specific simple blood tests and perform the quality control for these with senior staff available for reference.
What You’ll Bring:
* Standard Grade English and a Science Subject essential.
* A good understanding of Biomedical Science.
* Knowledge of anatomy and physiology is preferred but training will be provided.
* 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.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part‑time working hours will be reduced on a pro‑rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
* Annual Leave – 35 days including public holidays.
* Generous NHS pension scheme.
* Annual incremental salary progression.
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
* 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.
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