Healthcare Science Support Worker - Haematology and Blood Transfusion

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Band 3 Biomedical Support Worker for a permanent position. The role involves supporting laboratory services by collecting and preparing clinical specimens, registering patient information, and assisting Biomedical Scientists with laboratory tests. Candidates should have 3 Highers including Chemistry or Biology and Maths, or an equivalent qualification. This position involves 37 hours of work per week and emphasizes the importance of providing original responses during the application process.

Qualifications

• 3 Highers must include Chemistry or Biology together with Maths.
• Completion of modern apprenticeship in life sciences is acceptable.
• Candidates should provide authentic responses in the application.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare materials and specimens for analysis.
• Register patient information on the Laboratory Information System.
• Assist Biomedical Scientists with laboratory tests as required.

Skills

Clinical specimen handling

Laboratory Information System registration

Customer service

Education

3 Highers at Grade C or above

SVQ3 in relevant science subject

Job description

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.

The shift pattern for this post consist of 37 hours per week.

Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

Clyde Haematology require a Band 3 Biomedical Support Worker to fill a permanent position to support the service. The base for the post is the Royal Alexandra Hospital but also covers Inverclyde and Vale of Leven sites. The hours for the post are 37 hours over 7 days. 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 Scientists 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.

Informal contact: Martin Wight, Technical Services Manager, On 0141 314 6162 or email [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde - NHS Scotland 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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