Advanced Healthcare Science Assistant

Job title:

Advanced Healthcare Science Assistant

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

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.A permanent Advanced Healthcare Science Assistant – Band 3 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 and administrative 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.Induction Standards & Code of ConductYour performance must comply with the national “Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009” and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.*Informal enquiries to: Gillian McGregor, tel: 01382 660111 ext 54684Hours of work are: 37 hours/week. Monday-FridayNHS 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.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES· You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.· DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.· Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.· For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:· To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:· If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview.· Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.· Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates· Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues· We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using Jobtrain· Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments· Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside

Expected salary

Location

Dundee

Job date

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 01:58:06 GMT

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