Clinical Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Health Service provider is inviting applicants for a permanent role in the Blood Sciences department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The successful candidate will support the professional clinical laboratory service primarily within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories. Key responsibilities include specimen handling, laboratory operation, and patient data entry. The role requires good keyboard skills and the ability to work under pressure. Experience in a hospital laboratory is desirable. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday with potential for weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Good keyboard skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Standard grade / National 4/5 in English and a Science subject.

Responsibilities

• Receive and label specimens and distribute to the relevant department.
• Carry out preparatory procedures on samples.
• Basic operation of laboratory equipment including regular cleaning.
• Input patient’s details into the lab computing system accurately.
• Input stock orders into the finance computer system.
• Handle enquiries from service users and members of the public.
• Carry out transfusion blood stock management.
• Perform appropriate blood component/product checks.

Job description

Overview

Applicants are invited for a permanent post based within the Blood Sciences departments at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The successful applicant will provide a supporting role to the professional clinical laboratory service. This post will primarily be within the Haematology and Blood Transfusion laboratories; however may be required to support in other areas when required.

Responsibilities

• Receive and label specimens and distribute to the relevant department.
• Carry out preparatory procedures on samples.
• Basic operation of laboratory equipment including regular cleaning.
• Input patient’s details into the lab computing system to a high degree of accuracy.
• Input stock orders into the finance computer system and general stock keeping duties.
• Handle enquiries from service users and members of the public.
• Carry out transfusion blood stock management.
• Carry out appropriate blood component/product checks.

Qualifications

You will require good keyboard skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and a flexible approach to work. Standard grade / National 4/5 in English and a Science subject are required. Previous experience of working in a hospital laboratory is desirable.

Working Hours

The lab operates a 24‑hour service. Standard working hours will primarily be Monday to Friday between 8:45 AM and 9:00 PM; however, this may be adjusted based on service needs and may include weekends and out of hours when required.

Contact

Visits to the department are encouraged. For further details or to arrange a visit please contact Zeshan Mahmood ([e-mail])

Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

EEO & Diversity

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.