NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
We have 3 full-time permanent posts (37 hours) and 1 full-time fixed-term position. These hours are worked Monday to Sunday between 08:00 and 20:00.
Medical Laboratory Assistants perform technical, administrative, and clerical tasks within the laboratory reception area. Ensuring the effective operation of the sample reception is vital to the department. Responsibilities include processing samples through specimen reception, preparing samples for analysis, registering patient information onto Laboratory Information Systems or manual systems, maintaining sample identification accuracy, and ensuring safe disposal of clinical waste. You will also handle telephone queries from staff and external agencies and assist Biomedical Scientists in providing laboratory services.
Applicants should have 3 Highers at Grade C or above, including Chemistry or Biology, along with Maths, or hold SVQ3, or have completed a modern apprenticeship in Life Sciences, or possess equivalent accredited education/learning.
For further information, please contact Deborah Kemp - Office Manager at Deborah.Kemp2@nhs.scot.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the recruitment process can be found here.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections, fostering a culture of inclusion and pride in our diverse workforce.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC commits to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from the Armed Forces Community by recognizing military skills, experience, and qualifications during recruitment.
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