NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Western General Hospital's Department of Pathology Biomedical Support Worker level 3 5 x Full Time permanent posts 37 hours per week (1 x Post Based at Western General Hospital) (4 x Posts based at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh) Applications are invited from individuals with an interest in working in a hospital laboratory environment.
Candidates should have an enthusiastic and flexible attitude to work.
Candidates should be Educated to SCQF level 7 e.g.
HNC; SVQ 3; Personal Development Award; Modern Apprenticeship; IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1 The successful candidates will be required to perform a range of laboratory duties in support of the delivery of the clinical services.
It is essential that the successful candidates have proven knowledge and application of IT skills.
The duties may include rotation to histology laboratory, reception, trimming room, checking and recording of pathological specimens, filing and retrieval of patient material and assisting with the general housekeeping duties of the laboratory.
Successful candidates would be expected to rotate to the between sites when required.
This post is permanent at 37 hrs per week MON-THURS 0830-1700, & FRI 0830-1630.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification.
If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Nichola-Jane Wilson 0131 242 7082 **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received.
Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received.
Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.
This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.
This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.
However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.