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Healthcare Science Assistant- Microbiology

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Lancaster
Permanent
Full-time

Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to assist Biomedical scientists in our busy, friendly Microbiology laboratory.

Permanent Full-time hours per week, including weekend and late weekday shift working

The laboratory is currently open from 8am to 8pm 7 days 365 days a year.

Shifts will fall within these hours, normally 8 : 30am to 5pm with a block rotation currently 1 in 5 on a weekend / late working shift.

Main duties of the job

UHMB has two UKAS ISO 15189 accredited Medical Microbiology labs.

The Microbiology Laboratory at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (Lancashire, North West England) provides services for the hospital, local GP's, and a range of other health care providers.

The post holder will assist registered Biomedical Scientists in theprovision of a scientific analysis service in sections of pathology,working to agreed protocols.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Relevant laboratory experience

Desirable

Level 3 qualifications ( A levels) or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Laboratory experience
  • IT Skills

Desirable

Microbiology experience

Skills, ability and knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness of H&S issues
  • Awareness of confidentiality issues
  • Stock Management

Desirable

  • Quality Management
  • 30+ days ago
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