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.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
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 (which currently provide hospital-based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
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 commitment to further educational development
* Attendance at courses, training on new instrumentation
* I.T. skills
* 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:
* I.T. Healthcare systems
Have awareness of:
* various, relevant Health and Safety Legislations
* data protection legislation
Essential skills in:
* attention to detail
* manual dexterity
* 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.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Lianne Duffy, Technical Manager, Pathology on lianne.duffy@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lynn Deas Recruitment Administrator on lynn.deas@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
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 (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire has a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
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.
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