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Job reference: 165043
Salary: Band 6 (£37,831 - £46,100)
Job closing date: 06/10/2023
Job Type: Healthcare Sciences
Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 22/09/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Pathology

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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 and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included

There are posts available within the Histology area of the department.

The Pathology Department NHSGG&C provides a full and comprehensive Histopathology and Cytopathology service to the population of Glasgow & Clyde and also offers a tertiary and national referral service.

The post holder will be required to work effectively as a team member, performing a range of diagnostic investigations under supervision which directly contribute to service delivery.

Applicants interested in the Trainee Biomedical Scientist post must be qualified to BSc Honours level and their degree must be verified by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences as suitable for HCPC registration.

The post holder will undertake a training programme in order to become registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). If already HCPC registered the post holder will undertake a post registration training programme to complete their Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology.

Applicants should have previous experience of working in an NHS diagnostic laboratory environment and must possess excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Other essential skills are accuracy and attention to detail as well as having the ability to work as part of a team and have an understanding of health and safety when working with and handling chemicals / hazardous tissue.

The Informal contact is Suzanne Ferra - 0141 354 9469

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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