Clinical Support Worker (Higher Level) Microbiology

Nhsayrshireandarran; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is hiring a Clinical Support Worker (Higher Level) in Microbiology. The successful candidate will assist in collecting and preparing clinical specimens, manage laboratory information, and support the Biomedical Scientist in their duties. This is a full-time permanent role requiring specific educational qualifications and entails working across weekends and evenings.

Qualifications

• Requires 3 Highers including Chemistry or Biology.
• Candidates must comply with mandatory induction standards.
• Experience in laboratory environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical specimens for analysis and manage waste disposal.
• Handle patient-related information on the Laboratory Information System.
• Assist Biomedical Scientists in laboratory service delivery.

Skills

Communication

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

Clinical Support Worker (Higher Level) Microbiology

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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.

• This is a permanent post
• Working days over 7 days including evenings, weekend and public holiday work as part of the laboratory out of hours system (contractual requirement)
• Hours37

Clinical Support Workers duties include the collection and preparation of materials and clinical specimens for analysis, including the safe disposal of clinical waste. They register patient related information onto the Laboratory Information System or other manual systems. They are responsible for working within Specimen Reception and dealing with telephone queries from staff from other departments and external agencies. They will provide assistance to the Biomedical Scientist for provision of the laboratory service and perform specific laboratory tests as required.

Applicants require 3 Highers at Grade C or above (one of which should include either Chemistry or Biology together with Maths) or SVQ3 in relevant science subject or equivalent qualification, or completion of modern apprenticeship in life sciences, or completion of equivalent accredited education / learning. Applicants would be required to achieve the mandatory inductions standards for health care support workers in Scotland and to comply with the code of conduct throughout your employment.

The Diagnostic Clinical Microbiology Service for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is delivered from two sites : Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH). The laboratories provide a full and comprehensive Microbiology service to the population of Greater Glasgow & Clyde, hospital based users e.g. medical, nursing, estates, pharmacy and other department staff e.g. , users in Primary Care and General Practice.

The post is based at the Microbiology Laboratory at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow which is a state of the art facility which contains extensive microbiology equipment such as Vitek-2, Vitek-MS, Virtuo Blood Culture system, WASP / WASPLab and MGiT TB Analysers. The laboratory processes around 400,000 specimens per annum and in addition to routine microbiology sections, also includes paediatric microbiology, and cystic fibrosis microbiology. The laboratory holds UKAS accreditation for ISO 15189 standards.

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

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.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.

Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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