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JOB PURPOSE
- Collects and prepares materials and clinical specimens for analysis and safe disposal of clinical waste.
- Registers patient related information onto Laboratory Information System or other manual systems.
- Deals with reception and telephone queries from staff from other departments and external agencies.
- Provides assistance to the Biomedical Scientist for provision of a laboratory service.
- Performs specific laboratory tests with senior staff available for reference.
- Pathology based posts will receive, store and release deceased patients from the mortuaryAssists in the training of new or less experienced staff.
The successful candidate will have Standard Grade English and a Science Subject essential. A good understanding of Biomedical ScienceKnowledge of anatomy and physiology is preferred but training will be provided.
To be considered for this post you will have 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.
With on going personal development in subject through attendance at appropriate meetings and course
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Kirsty Taggart. Lead BMS. Tel: 01698 366216.
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Susan Mackin, Recruitment Administrator on 01698 377761.
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.
Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.
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.
Applications from candidates who require a Tier 2 Certificate of sponsorship (formerly Work Permits) will only be considered if no suitable UK or EEA national is identified for this post. For further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based System which now governs the way individuals from outside the EEA can work in the UK please visit www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.