Medical Laboratory Assistant-Biochemistry North Glasgow

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is Day shift/ Back shift/weekend mornings

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

Due to the anticipated response to this post, it may be closed before the mentioned closing date noted on the advert, therefore once you start your application form, please complete it immediately.

Medical Laboratory Assistants carry out pre-analytical preparation of samples for analysis. Effective operation of the sample reception area is essential to the operation of the department.

You will be responsible for processing samples. Register patient related information onto Laboratory Information System or other manual systems, ensuring accuracy of sample identification and documentation. You will ensure safe storage of specimens and disposal of clinical and confidential waste. You will deal with telephone calls from other departments and external sources and provide assistance to the Biomedical Scientists for smooth provision of a laboratory service.

You should have 3 Highers at Grade C or above, which should include either Chemistry or Biology together with Maths, or SVQ3, or completion of a modern apprenticeship in life sciences or completion of equivalent accredited education/learning.

Informal contact: Pamela Lawrie, 0141 242 9506, pamela.lawrie@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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