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Job summary

Main area
Biochemistry
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri 07:00-15:00 7 hours per day and one in 3 Sundays 08:45-16:45)
Job ref
331-L12261224
Employer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Town
Lancaster
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/01/2025 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust logo

Healthcare Science Assistant - Biochemistry

NHS AfC: Band 3

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

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Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a part timeÌý Healthcare Science Assistant post in the Biochemistry laboratory at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary, University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

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Main duties of the job

This is an interesting and challenging position which would ideally suit someone with previous Pathology laboratory experience who is able to work under pressure to extremely high standards.Ìý

Based in the Biochemistry section, you will be joining a busy team providing an essential service for patients in the North Lancashire and South Cumbria area on weekends.

The successful applicant will work Monday to Fridays 07:00 - 15:00 and one in three Sundays 08:45 - 16:45

An initial period of training will be required during routine daytime hours before commencing the evening shift hours once fully competent.Ìý

Working for our organisation

We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • NVQ 3 in Pathology or equivalent experience
  • 3 GCSEs or equivalent including English

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a Pathology laboratory or Pathology reception

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Computer/keyboard skills
  • Awareness of Health and Safety issues
  • Awareness of confidentiality issues

Personal qualities

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of written English skills
  • Team working awareness
  • Awareness of Trust values and patient care

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability Confident - two yearsVeteran AwareNHS Pastoral Care

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
James Aynsley
Job title
BMS team leader
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01524 519706