Haematology Lab Support Specialist – Blood Transfusion

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

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.