AddressNHS 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 Monday-Friday (09.00-17.00), the service also covers rotational Saturday mornings and public holidays (08.00-12.00) & rotational evening work (17.00-19.00).
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join the Histology Department within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
The Pathology Department provides a comprehensive analytical and Consultant led clinical Histopathology, Cytology and Post Mortem service to clinicians working within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and other Health Boards.
The post holder will : -
- Contribute to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the Department of Pathology.
- Perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
- Be responsible for own work and use specialist training to operate complex equipment and solve problems.
- Acts as a mentor to and participate in training/supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Support Workers.
Applicants must be registered as a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC and have obtained a degree in Biomedical Science, and hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology, or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Applicants must have previous experience of working in a NHS diagnostic laboratory environment and must possess good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Other essential skills are; accuracy and attention to detail, as well as having the ability to work as part of a team, and have an understanding of health and safety when working with and handling chemicals / hazardous tissue.
Informal Contact: Nicola Small, Nicola.small2@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.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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