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 (hospital based over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, and North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships providing 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.
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.
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.
* A full UK/EU/EEA driving licence.
What We Offer
* 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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