Healthcare Scientist Associate Practitioner

The Role

Processes a designated range of tests and carries out technical procedures on patient samples using a range of scientific measurements and complex equipment.

Trained to operate and maintain complex equipment.

Participates in training of less experienced personnel.

Pathology based posts will receive, store and discharge deceased patients in the mortuary.

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.

• Experienced to a minimum level of HND in Biomedical Sciences, a science degree would be desirable or a minimum of two years 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 to HND level.
• Attendance at courses, training on new instrumentation.
• I.T. skills.

A driving licence is required, this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

• Working towards a level 4 science qualification (BSc, HND, Foundation degree or equivalent) or laboratory experience plus a recognised qualification acceptable for entrance for a degree or HND
• Previous Biomedical laboratory/NHS experience or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience as a healthcare Science Support Worker (Higher Grade).
• Experience of working in a Microbiology laboratory
• Knowledge of I.T. Healthcare systems
• Precise & Accurate work
• Good attention to detail
• Good manual dexterity
• Good communication skills – written and oral
• Able to read and follow written scientific methodologies or protocols
• Able to take messages
• Organised and methodical
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.

Fixed Term (12 Months)

Full time

37 Hours

Please note this is a 12 months fixed term post. 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.

This role will be based in Biochemistry within University Hospital Monklands.

The working pattern for this role is day shifts, with weekends required as well.

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.

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Jenna Sharpe on Jenna.

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For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Adam Thomson, Recruitment Administrator on adam.tho (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

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

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