NHSL 229761 Assistant Practitioner (LF)

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Edinburgh is seeking a motivated individual for a 6-month position in the Wastewater Team. The role involves analyzing pathogens in wastewater, requiring strong laboratory and molecular skills. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and a commitment to public health. This full-time role offers flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• You must have laboratory experience and excellent IT skills.
• A relevant Foundation degree, HND, or NVQ4 is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of pathogens in wastewater for public health interest.
• Involved in skilled procedures and specialist testing, including extraction and real-time PCR.
• Participate in off bench duties as needed.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Excellent IT skills

Molecular skills

Education

Foundation degree

HND in Biological Science

NVQ4

Job description

About the Role

This post is fixed term for 6 months. Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh/ Lauriston Place Hub Laboratory. Wastewater Team (Band 4).

Equality and Inclusion

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. We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Application Note

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Legal Requirements

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

Role Description

This is an opportunity to work in newly developed service in NHS Lothian providing analysis of pathogens for public health interest in wastewater. This work develops work started during the COVID pandemic. The post would suit an enthusiastic, well organised and highly motivated individual. As part of a team, you will be involved in many highly skilled procedures and specialist testing. This most would require molecular skills, in particular extraction and real-time PCR. In addition, you will be expected to participate in several off bench duties.

Qualified and Skills

Laboratory experience is essential. You should have excellent IT skills and have a relevant Foundation degree, an HND in Biological Science, or NVQ4.

Working Hours

Working hours are 37 per week, which includes flexible working.

Contact

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Dr. Kate Templeton - emai k.scot

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care