Applicants are invited for this permanent post based within the Blood Sciences departments at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The successful applicants will provide a supporting role to the professional clinical laboratory service. This post will primarily be within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories; however may be required to support in other areas when required.
The appointee would be expected to carry out, under the supervision of qualified laboratory staff, a range of routine laboratory and administrative tasks, which do not require the skill and training of a state registered Biomedical Scientist, including the following:
Receive and label specimens and distribute to the relevant department.
Carry out preparatory procedures on samples.
Basic operation of laboratory equipment including regular cleaning.
Input of patient’s details into the lab computing system to a high degree of accuracy.
Input of stock orders into the finance computer system and general stock keeping duties.
Handle enquiries from service users and members of the public.
Carry out Transfusion blood stock management.
Carry out appropriate blood component/product checks
You will require good keyboard skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and a flexible approach to work. Standard grade / National 4/5 in English and a Science subject are required. Previous experience of working in a hospital laboratory is desirable.
The lab operates a 24 hour service and standard working hours will primarily be Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:45 AM and 9:00 PM; however, this may be adjusted based on service needs and include weekends and out of hours when required.
Visits to the department are encouraged. For further details or to arrange a visit please contact
Zeshan Mahmood (zeshan.mahmood@nhs.scot)
Certificate of Sponsorship
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