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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.
NHS Lothian
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Western General Hospital
Department of Histopathology
Biomedical Support Worker level 3 (Band 3)
1 x Full Time permanent post 37 hours per week
Post based at Western General Hospital
Salary – Band 3 - £28,011 to £30,203 pro rota
Applications are invited from individuals with an interest in working in a hospital laboratory environment. Candidates should have an enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work. Candidates should be Educated to SCQF level 7 e.g. HNC; SVQ 3; Personal Development Award; Modern Apprenticeship; IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1
The successful candidate will be required to perform a range of laboratory duties in support of the delivery of the clinical services. It is essential that the successful candidate has proven knowledge and application of IT skills. The duties will include equipment maintenance, stock control, general housekeeping, and general manual handling tasks. Knowledge of Human Anatomy would be desirable.
This post is permanent at 37hrs per week MON-THRS 0830-1700, & FRI 0830-1630.
For further information contact: Gordon Kirk 0131 537 1959 or Nichola-Jane Wilson 0131 242 7082
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.
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.
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.