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A permanent post has become available within the Genetic Service for an individual qualified to SVQ3 level as a minimum, preferably with a Higher in a science subject. Although previous laboratory experience is not essential, applicants must have experience of handling samples and/or reagents and be prepared to work with blood and tissue samples including fetal material. The positions would suit those wishing to start a career in Healthcare Science.
The successful applicants will work with other members of the Technical Team under the direction of Senior Practitioners and the Team Leader to carry out a defined set of laboratory procedures required by the Service. The successful applicants will handle patient samples and perform tasks that contribute to diagnostic reports and therefore must work in a careful and meticulous manner according to standard operating procedures.
The Regional Genetic Service is a large friendly team of Technical, Scientific and Clinical staff who provide a first-class service to patients and families from Tayside and NE Fife and elsewhere in Scotland. The Service offers modern, well equipped facilities situated within Ninewells Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for suitably motivated applicants to start their career within the NHS or gain experience within a diagnostic Genetic Service.
Graduate *midwives *radiographers *podiatrists will be supported to develop skills and competencies which will allow them to operate as autonomous practitioners with limited supervision of their clinical work. In accordance with Agenda for Change Annex T, skills to perform autonomously at Band 6 level must be developed within 12 to 24 months after starting employment at Band 5 level.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA or Sub-part 2: RN2 of the NMC Register
Informal enquiries to: Gillian McGregor, Gillian.mcgregor3@nhs.scot tel: 01382 660111 ext 54684
Hours of work are: 37.5 hours/week. Monday-Friday
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.