The Role
1. Collects and prepares materials and clinical specimens for analysis and safe disposal of clinical waste.
2. Registers patient related information onto Laboratory Information System or other manual systems.
3. Deals with reception and telephone queries from staff from other departments and external agencies.
4. Provides assistance to the Biomedical Scientist for provision of a laboratory service.
5. Performs specific laboratory tests with senior staff available for reference.
6. Pathology based posts will receive, store and release deceased patients from the mortuary
7. Assists in the training of new or less experienced staff.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
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.
What we'll need you to bring
8. Standard Grade English and a Science Subject essential.
9. A good understanding of Biomedical Science.
10. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology is preferred but training will be provided.
11. 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.
12. High awareness of Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
13. Good keyboard skills.
14. Manual dexterity essential.
15. Ongoing personal development in subject through attendance at appropriate meetings and courses.
It would be great if you also have
16. HNC in applied sciences
17. Laboratory experience.
18. Previous NHS laboratory experience would be beneficial
19. Good communication skills particularly oral, written and presentation.
20. Good organisational skills
21. Ability to work under pressure.
Contract type
Fixed Term (12 Months)
Part Time
15.79 Hours
Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Please note this is a 12 Months fixed term post. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Biochemistry within NHS Lanarkshire.
The working pattern for this role is Various shifts including back shifts and weekends. 5 over 7
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
22. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
23. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
24. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
25. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
26. Occupational health services
27. Employee counselling services
28. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .