Job summary We are seeking two enthusiastic individuals to assist Biomedical scientists in our busy, friendly Microbiology laboratory. Permanent Full-time 37.5 hours per week, including weekend and late weekday shift working The laboratory is currently open from 8am to 8pm 7 days 365 days a year. Shifts will fall within these hours, normally 8:30am to 5pm with a block rotation currently 1 in 5 on a weekend/late working shift. Main duties of the job UHMB has two UKAS ISO 15189 accredited Medical Microbiology labs. The Microbiology Laboratory at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (Lancashire, North West England) provides services for the hospital, local GP's, and a range of other health care providers. The post holder will assist registered Biomedical Scientists in theprovision of a scientific analysis service in sections of pathology,working to agreed protocols. 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. Date posted 30 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 331-L12920125 Job locations Royal Lancaster Infirmary Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main 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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Job description Job responsibilities Detailed job description and main 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 websitehttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Relevant laboratory experience Desirable Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A levels) or equivalent Experience Essential Laboratory experience IT Skills Desirable Microbiology experience Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Awareness of H&S issues Awareness of confidentiality issues Stock Management Desirable Quality Management Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential Relevant laboratory experience Desirable Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A levels) or equivalent Experience Essential Laboratory experience IT Skills Desirable Microbiology experience Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Awareness of H&S issues Awareness of confidentiality issues Stock Management Desirable Quality Management Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 name University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust Address Royal Lancaster Infirmary Ashton Road Lancaster LA1 4RP Employer's website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)