Blood Science - Medical Laboratory Assistant

Blood Science - Medical Laboratory Assistant Kilmarnock, Scotland

NHS Scotland
Full Time Kilmarnock, Scotland 23914 - 25808 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

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.

We are currently looking for a suitably qualified or experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant for our busy Blood Science Department (Haematology & Biochemistry).

You will be expected to perform a range of duties, which will include data entry, sample registration, sample preparation, stores and the use of specialised equipment. Good keyboard skills are a requirement of the post as is good physical mobility as manual lifting is involved.
You should be an enthusiastic and motivated individual, educated to HNC level or equivalent in Biomedical Science or other life science subject. Previous laboratory experience preferably in a Healthcare Setting would be advantageous.

The post is full time and you will, after a period of training, be required to participate shift working. This will involve working early, dayshift, backshift, overnight and weekend shifts. Examples of shifts are given below.

Early: 7am – 2pm

Dayshift: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm Sat & Sun 9am – 9pm

Backshift: 1.30-9.30pm, 2-10pm,

Overnight: Mon – Fri 10pm – 7am Sat & Sun 9pm – 9am

A shift pattern can be provided on request.

Informal enquiries to Margaret McGovern, Haematology & Blood transfusion Services Manager - email: [email protected]


Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.


As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.

Blood Science - Medical Laboratory Assistant
NHS Scotland

www.nhs.uk
London, United Kingdom
Amanda Pritchard
$5 to $25 million (USD)
10000+ Employees
Government
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1946
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