Clinical Support Worker (Higher Level) Microbiology

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Clinical Support Worker (Higher Level) for their Microbiology department. The role involves the collection and preparation of clinical specimens, registering patient information, and assisting laboratory staff. This permanent, full-time position requires educational qualifications in science and adherence to healthcare support standards.

Qualifications

• Applicants require 3 Highers including Chemistry or Biology.
• SVQ3 in relevant science or modern apprenticeship in life sciences accepted.
• Compliance with mandatory induction standards for health care support workers.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare clinical specimens for analysis.
• Register patient information onto the Laboratory Information System.
• Assist Biomedical Scientist in providing laboratory services.

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

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

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.

Informal contact: Sylvia Rennie 0141 359 9152 [e-mail]

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.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS Scotland by 2x

Get notified about new Clinical Support Specialist jobs in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom.

East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Clinical Placements within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 year ago

East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Clinical Specialist, North - Urology & ENT

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6), Critical Care Unit

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Secondary Breast Cancer Nurse Specialist

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Paediatric Staff Nurse - Emergency Department

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Advanced Nurse Practitioner: District Nursing

Greenock, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.