Clinical Support Worker (Higher Level) Microbiology

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks a Clinical Support Worker to collect and prepare materials for analysis. This permanent role requires 3 Highers in science subjects and offers a dynamic work environment in laboratories processing over 400,000 specimens yearly. You will support various healthcare services while ensuring adherence to professional standards.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Forces Friendly Employer

Qualifications

• Mandatory induction standards for healthcare support workers in Scotland must be achieved.
• Candidates must adhere to the code of conduct throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare clinical specimens for analysis.
• Register patient information onto the Laboratory Information System.
• Assist Biomedical Scientists and handle telephone queries.

Skills

Patient information registration

Clinical specimen handling

Communication

Education

3 Highers at Grade C or above

SVQ3 in a relevant science subject

Modern apprenticeship in life sciences

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Post Details

• This is a permanent position.
• Working days over 7 days, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, as part of the laboratory out-of-hours system (contractual requirement).
• Hours: 37 per week.

Role Responsibilities

Clinical Support Workers are responsible for collecting and preparing materials and clinical specimens for analysis, including safe disposal of clinical waste. They register patient information onto the Laboratory Information System or other manual systems, work within Specimen Reception, handle telephone queries from staff and external agencies, assist Biomedical Scientists, and perform specific laboratory tests as required.

Qualifications

Applicants should have 3 Highers at Grade C or above (including Chemistry or Biology and Maths), or SVQ3 in a relevant science subject, or completed a modern apprenticeship in life sciences, or equivalent education. Mandatory induction standards for healthcare support workers in Scotland must be achieved, and candidates must adhere to the code of conduct throughout employment.

Laboratory Details

The Diagnostic Clinical Microbiology Service for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde operates from Glasgow Royal Infirmary and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The microbiology laboratories provide comprehensive services to hospital staff, primary care, and general practice, processing approximately 400,000 specimens annually. The Queen Elizabeth University Hospital laboratory is a state-of-the-art facility accredited to UKAS ISO 15189 standards, equipped with advanced microbiology equipment.

Contact and Application Information

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

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Equal Opportunities and Additional Information

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting applications from Armed Forces personnel. Applicants must provide original, authentic responses to all questions, with responses reflecting their own knowledge and experience. Use of AI or third-party assistance to draft responses is discouraged and may lead to application withdrawal.