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NHS Scotland
Location:
Airdrie, United Kingdom
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
b9d360244660
Job Views:
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Posted:
11.03.2025
Job Description:
The Role
You will process a designated range of tests and carry out technical procedures on patient samples using a range of scientific measurements and complex equipment. You will be trained to operate and maintain complex equipment and be required to participate in training of less experienced personnel.
Within Pathology, you will receive, store and discharge deceased patients in the mortuary.
What we'll need you to bring
* Experienced to a minimum level of HND in Biomedical Sciences, a science degree would be desirable or experience as a Healthcare Science Support Worker (Higher grade) with evidence of training and applied knowledge of a wide variety of laboratory procedures with a commitment to further educational development.
* Attendance at courses, training on new instrumentation.
* Able to work in a mortuary environment and deal with bereaved relatives.
* Car Driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA licence.
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
It would be great if you also have
* Has or is working towards a level 4 science qualification (BSc, Foundation degree or equivalent) or laboratory experience plus a recognised qualification acceptable for entrance for a degree.
Experience in the following:
* working in a NHS Clinical histopathology laboratory and experience in Microtomy.
* embedding.
* Scribing for Consultant Pathologists.
* working in a Mortuary Environment.
Understanding of:
* Q-Pulse.
* health and Safety responsibilities.
* confidentiality.
Knowledge of:
* various, relevant Health and Safety Legislations.
Essential skills in:
* communication – written and oral.
* ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
* Organisation and methodology.
* Able to carry out repetitive tasks.
* Able to read and follow written scientific methodologies or protocols.
* Able to take messages.
Contract type
Fixed Term for 12 months
Full time
37 hours
Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment.
The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Pathology within University Hospital Monklands
The working pattern for this role is: Mon - Fri (0830-1645)
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
* Occupational health services.
* Employee counselling services.
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there are a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
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* Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk & spam folders) as well as your Jobtrain account for updates.
* Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
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.
Right to Work within the UK
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.
We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
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