Medical Laboratory Assistant - Dundee, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Dundee, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Applications are invited for the position of Medical Laboratory Assistant.

This is an opportunity for an individual to work as a Medical Laboratory Assistant to work in a busy department which provides a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside and North-east Fife.

The Blood Sciences Department is based on two sites at Ninewells Hospital, a large Teaching hospital and Medical School, Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth.

We are looking for a member of staff that can demonstrate team spirit, initiative, flexibility and has the ability to train further.

You will be in a post that rotates through Core Automation, including Pre-analytical areas, also Specialist Sections, namely, Haematology and Biochemistry.

You will also be expected to support the professional scientific staff in delivering the analytical services and to carry out general laboratory duties, and to assist with the preparation and receipt of patient samples for analysis.

Previous experience and employment in a hospital environment is desirable, but not essential. Occasional Public Holiday working will be required

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.

Informal enquiries to:

Audrey Joyce Associate Practitioner Or April Heffell Pre Analytics Manager; Tel Ext We would encourage applicants to arrange to visit to the department.

Hours of work are: 15 hours per week core hours rostered between , plus weekends and Public Holidays on shared roster and may be required to work out of hour's sessions.