Biomedical Support Worker inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED FRI 10 JAN 2025

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Part-time work hours (Monday to Friday evenings) provide flexibility for work-life balance.

Opportunities to work in a large and diverse department, gaining experience across various microbiology techniques.

Contributing to essential laboratory support in a vital healthcare setting, impacting patient care positively.

Possibility of career development and advancement within NHS Scotland, a reputable organization.

Collaborative working environment with a team of over 100 staff, promoting teamwork and shared learning.

Stable and permanent position, offering job security in a region with a significant population.

The "Biomedical Support Worker" position with NHS Scotland in Aberdeen involves part-time evening work (Monday to Friday) in a large Microbiology laboratory serving a population of approximately 540,000. The role includes responsibilities such as sample reception and general laboratory tasks, providing crucial support to Biomedical Scientific staff. Candidates are expected to have a scientific qualification equivalent to NVQ level 2 or relevant experience, along with strong organisational skills and a willingness to learn. The ideal applicant should be motivated, enthusiastic, and enjoy working within a team.

Interested candidates should apply through the Jobtrain application process and refrain from submitting a CV, as it will not be considered for shortlisting. Candidates must pay attention to application deadlines and are advised to ensure their email contact information is accurate for communication regarding their application status. This position is a permanent role within NHS Grampian, one of Scotland's regional health boards, committed to delivering health and social care services throughout the region.

Our large department (in excess of 100 staff covering a population of approx 540,000) provides a wide range of services for Grampian Region and beyond, and includes a comprehensive range of bacteriology and virology diagnostic techniques.

Applications are invited for the above post which is part-time (Monday to Friday evenings - 5pm to 8pm) and permanent. Duties include sample reception and general laboratory work in the Microbiology laboratory providing essential laboratory support to the Biomedical Scientific staff. The successful applicant should have a scientific qualification equivalent to NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience. They will be motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn. They will have good organisational and practical abilities, and enjoy team work.

For informal enquiries, please contact Lesley Beveridge .

Please note this post may close early if large volume of applications received.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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