Healthcare Science Support Worker Higher Level (Medical Laboratory Assistant)

NHS Scotland; Larbert; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a laboratory assistant for a permanent position at Forth Valley Royal Infirmary's Blood Sciences department. The role involves supporting the clinical laboratory services through specimen handling, data entry, and operating laboratory equipment. Applicants should have relevant experience and educational qualifications in English and Science.

Qualifications

• Relevant hospital laboratory experience required.
• Ability to manage stock and inquiries.
• Must handle laboratory equipment and tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and labeling specimens and distributing them.
• Performing preparatory procedures.
• Operating laboratory equipment and cleaning.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Work accuracy under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Standard grade/national 4/5 in English and Science

Job description

Applicants are invited for this permanent post within the Blood Sciences department at Forth Valley Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will support the professional clinical laboratory service.

The appointee, under supervision of qualified laboratory staff, will perform routine laboratory and administrative tasks that do not require the skills of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist, including:

1. Receiving and labeling specimens, then distributing them to the relevant department.
2. Performing preparatory procedures on samples.
3. Operating laboratory equipment, including routine cleaning.
4. Accurately inputting patient details into the lab computer system.
5. Entering stock orders into the finance system and managing stock.
6. Handling inquiries from service users and the public.

Applicants should have good keyboard skills, work accurately under pressure, and demonstrate flexibility. A standard grade/national 4/5 in English and Science, along with relevant hospital laboratory experience, are required.

This position requires a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check. Working patterns will be over 7 days, depending on service needs.

Visits to the department are encouraged. For details or to arrange a visit, contact Vanessa McCabe, Specimen Reception Supervisor, at [e-mail].

Applicants must provide authentic responses to all questions in the application form. The use of AI, automated tools, or third-party assistance to draft or significantly modify responses is discouraged. By applying, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflecting your personal knowledge, skills, and experience. Non-compliance may lead to application withdrawal.

Correspondence will primarily be via email. Please check your email regularly, including junk folders, and your Jobtrain account for updates.

Note on Sponsorship: This post does not qualify for a Certificate of Sponsorship for a Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas applicants should review alternative immigration options at www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

NHS Forth Valley is committed to equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all sections of society and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet minimum criteria. For reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, contact the Recruitment Office at 0330 041 4694.