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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
A permanent post has become available within the Genetic Service for an individual qualified to SVQ3 level as a minimum, preferably with a Higher in a science subject. Previous laboratory experience is essential, applicants must have experience of handling samples and/or reagents and be prepared to work with blood and tissue samples including fetal material. The positions would suit those wishing to start a career in Healthcare Science.
The successful applicants will work with other members of the Technical Team under the direction of Senior Practitioners and the Team Leader to carry out a broad range of testing procedures on a variety of samples referred to the Service. The successful applicants will handle patient samples and perform tasks that contribute to diagnostic reports and therefore must work in a careful and meticulous manner according to standard operating procedures.
The Regional Genetic Service is a large friendly team of Technical, Scientific and Clinical staff who provide a first-class service to patients and families from Tayside and NE Fife and elsewhere in Scotland. The Service offers modern, well-equipped facilities situated within Ninewells Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for applicants to start their career within the NHS or gain experience within a diagnostic Genetic Service.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to: Gillian McGregor, [emailprotected] tel: 01382 660111 ext 54684
Hours of work are: 37.0 hours/week. Monday-Friday
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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