Do you thrive in a busy, but friendly team environment? If so, we are looking for a bright, efficient individual to join our team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust’s Department of Clinical Microbiology.
The Department undertakes microbiological testing for healthcare providers in Mid and West Cornwall.
Applicants will have a good basic standard of education, good keyboard skills and an enthusiasm to learn. Previous laboratory or NHS experience would be an advantage, although full training will be given.
The laboratory provides a seven day service, with extended working days. There will be a requirement to work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, as agreed. It is anticipated that the post-holder will be expected to work approximately one in four weekends. However, there may be part-time opportunities available.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-handside
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
· Identity Checks
· Professional registration and qualification checks
· Employment history and reference checks
· Work health assessments
· Criminal record check standards
· Right to work checks
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Many of our staff work flexibly inmany different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when theallocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
This advert closes on Wednesday 29 Jan 2025