Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a part-time Healthcare Science Assistant post in the Biochemistry laboratory 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 Biochemistry section, you will be joining a busy team providing an essential service for patients in the North Lancashire and South Cumbria area on weekends. The successful applicant will work Monday to Fridays 07:30 - 15:00 and one in three Sundays 08:45 - 16:45. An initial period of training will be required during routine daytime hours before commencing the evening shift hours once fully competent.
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: 27 August 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part-time
* Reference number: 331-L18410825
* Job locations: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP
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/
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
* Team working awareness
* Awareness of Trust values and patient care
Disclosures
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: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address: Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP
Website: https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk
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