Healthcare Science Support Worker Higher Level (Medical Laboratory Assistant)

Nhsayrshireandarran; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Healthcare Science Support Worker Higher Level for permanent roles in London. The successful candidate will assist qualified lab staff, manage specimens, and maintain accurate records. Ideal for entry-level candidates, this position requires a flexible approach and basic scientific educational background.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in a hospital laboratory required.
• Completing a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Receive and label specimens, distribute to relevant departments.
• Carry out preparatory procedures on samples.
• Input patient’s details accurately into the lab computing system.

Skills

Good keyboard skills

Ability to work accurately under pressure

Flexible approach to work

Education

Standard grade/national 4/5 in English and a Science subject

Job description

Healthcare Science Support Worker Higher Level (Medical Laboratory Assistant)

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Healthcare Science Support Worker Higher Level (Medical Laboratory Assistant)

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Applicants are invited for this permanent post based within the Blood Sciences departments at Forth Valley Royal Infirmary. The successful applicants will provide a supporting role to the professional clinical laboratory service.

The Appointee Would Be Expected To Carry Out, Under The Supervision Of Qualified Laboratory Staff, a Range Of Routine Laboratory And Administrative Tasks, Which Do Not Require The Skill And Training Of a State Registered Biomedical Scientist, Including The Following

• 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 of patient’s details into the lab computing system to a high degree of accuracy.
• Input of stock orders into the finance computer system and general stock keeping duties.
• Handle enquiries from service users and members of the public.
  
  

You will require good keyboard skills, the ability to work accurately under pressure and a flexible approach to work. Standard grade/national 4/5 English and a Science subject and previous experience of working in a hospital laboratory is required.

Working patterns will be over 7 days at the needs of the service.

Visits to the department are encouraged. For further details or to arrange a visit please contact Vaness McCabe Specimen Reception Supervisor: [e-mail]

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

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.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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