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SalaryNHS 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 is QEUH Mon-Fri 0845-1700 RAH – Mon-Sun as part of a shift rota to cover 24/7
This is a Fixed term post expected to last 1 year.
Our laboratories are embarking on an exciting project which will see equipment being refreshed across the core Biochemistry and Haematology laboratory areas on Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow and Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley sites. The project is expected to last one year and these posts will be key to ensure its success within the laboratory departments during a time when manual processes will be employed.
You will processes samples through specimen reception, prepare samples for analysis, register patient related information onto Laboratory Information System or other manual systems, ensuring accuracy of sample identification and documentation, ensure samples are correctly stored before and after analysis and ensure safe disposal of clinical waste. You will deal with telephone queries from staff from other departments and external agencies and provide assistance to the Biomedical Scientist for 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: Christine Brownlie, Technical Services Manager, Tel No: 07814984809
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
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