Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner to join Laboratory Genetics, which forms part of the West of Scotland Centre for Genomic Medicine. The laboratory provides a high quality cytogenetic and molecular diagnostic service to the West of Scotland, population >2.7 million, and to the whole of Scotland through the Scottish Strategic Network for Genomic Medicine. The laboratory is based in the state of the art Laboratory Medicine building at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow. You will join our team of >115 scientific and technical staff, and work as part of a team to provide technical support to the scientific staff of the Laboratory Genetics department. You will be responsible for day-to-day processing of patient samples, the maintenance of all associated electronic records, and will carry out housekeeping duties. You will perform laboratory tasks for a set of non-routine laboratory procedures, to ensure that the laboratory’s genetic tests are processed, and results are reported within contracted times.

The core hours of the laboratory are 9.00am to 5.00pm. This post is for 36 hours per week in line with the latest AfC terms and conditions, within the core working hours of the laboratory.

Please note that Laboratory Genetics is not an IBMS Approved Training Laboratory.

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
• Higher education to at least HNC, HND, NVQ3 or equivalent, in an appropriate scientific discipline.
• Previous relevant laboratory experience.
• Capable of prolonged concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle hazardous chemicals and biological specimens safely.
• Ability to work as an effective team member in the delivery of a diagnostic service.
• Careful and meticulous, adhering to good laboratory practice.
• Enthusiastic and motivated.
• Attend seminars and meetings, and participate in continuous professional development.
• Computer literate.

For more information , please contact: Fiona Morgan, Technical Programme Manager, 0141 354 9408, [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.  

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various” , we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community . We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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