Higher Level Healthcare Science Support Worker-Haematology and Blood Transfusion

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks a Biomedical Support Worker to support clinical staff in Haematology and Blood Transfusion. This position requires strong communication skills and relevant scientific qualifications. The role offers a fixed-term contract until January 2026, contributing to vital healthcare services for over a million residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include 3 Highers in relevant subjects.
• Good communication skills and dexterity are essential.
• Relevant educational background in life sciences required.

Responsibilities

• Support Biomedical Scientists in Haematology and Blood Transfusion.
• Provide 24/7 service in a healthcare setting.

Skills

Communication

Dexterity

Education

3 Highers at Grade C or above, including Chemistry or Biology

SVQ3 in a relevant science subject

Modern apprenticeship in life sciences or equivalent

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, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

This is a fixed-term position until 20/01/26.

The shift pattern for this position involves 7-day shifts.

Clyde Haematology is seeking a Biomedical Support Worker. The role requires good communication skills and dexterity to support Biomedical Scientists in Haematology and Blood Transfusion, providing a 24/7 service. The minimum qualifications for this role include 3 Highers at Grade C or above, including Chemistry or Biology, along with Maths, an SVQ3 in a relevant science subject, a modern apprenticeship in life sciences, or equivalent accredited education/learning.

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

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This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship, and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) cannot provide Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).

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