Biomedical Support Worker - Histology

Nhsayrshireandarran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Biomedical Support Worker for their Histopathology department. The role involves providing laboratory support, checking specimens, and assisting pathologists. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications, strong organisational and teamwork skills, and the ability to maintain attention to detail. This is a full-time position primarily on-site in Saskatoon.

Qualifications

• Experience working in laboratory environments is preferred.
• Must possess strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory support to medical and scientific staff.
• Check laboratory specimens and enter data in the system.
• Assist with specimen dissection duties.

Skills

Organisational skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Keyboard skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

3 Highers at Grade C or above

SVQ3 in relevant science subject

Completion of modern apprenticeship in life sciences

Job description

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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 post is 09 : 00-17 : 00 Mon - Fri, Rotational cover Saturday & Public holidays 08 : 00- 12 : 00, Rotation evening cover 17 : 00- 19 : 00.

These positions are available within the Histopathology area of the department, based in the Laboratory Medicine building at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site, Glasgow. The post of Biomedical Support Worker in the department of Pathology is an essential post in the successful running of the department. The post holder will provide laboratory support to both medical and scientific staff. The department provides a comprehensive Histopathology service to Greater Glasgow & Clyde and undertakes a wide range of diagnostic techniques. Main duties of the post will include checking laboratory specimens, entering data in the laboratory information system, assisting Consultant Pathologists and Biomedical Scientists with specimen dissection duties, loading and unloading of laboratory processors, tissue embedding, stock control, and other general laboratory duties. The post requires excellent organisational skills, good numeracy, literacy and keyboard skills. Further essential skills are accuracy and attention to detail. The post also requires excellent teamwork skills. Qualifications should include either : 3 Highers at Grade C or above, which should include either Chemistry or Biology together with Maths, or SVQ3 in relevant science subject, or completion of modern apprenticeship in life sciences or completion of equivalent accredited education / learning

Informal Contact : Suzanne Ferrá, Pathology Operations Manager, 0141 354 9469, [e-mail]

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, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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