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Please note this is a fixed term post until 31/05/22
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team at University Hospital Wishaw
The post holder will collect and prepare materials and clinical specimens for analysis and safe disposal of clinical waste and register patient related information onto Laboratory Information System or other manual systems. as well as dealing with reception and telephone queries from staff from other departments and external agencies and provide assistance to the Biomedical Scientist for provision of a laboratory service and performs specific laboratory tests with senior staff available for reference as well as assisting in the training of new or less experienced staff.
Pathology based posts will receive, store and release deceased patients from the mortuary
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Standard Grade English and a Science Subject essential.
A good understanding of Biomedical Science.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology is preferred but training will be provided.
Extended supervised training for a minimum of one year due to the wide range of duties encompassed within the job equivalent to National Vocational Qualification Level 3.
High awareness of Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
Good keyboard skills.
Manual dexterity essential.
Ongoing personal development in subject through attendance at appropriate meetings and courses.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Catherine Lopkin, Haematology Technical Manager, on 01698 366336
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.