EG243145 - Healthcare Sciences Biomedical Support Worker

Applications are invited for the post of Healthcare Science Biomedical Support Worker within the Histopathology Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

The role of the Biomedical Support Worker is to participate in a range of tasks to support the Biomedical Scientists and Medical Staff. The post holder will be expected to have an understanding of the range of diagnostic procedures carried out within the laboratory.

Applicants must be educated to a minimum level of SVQ3 or HNC in a Science based subject, preferably Biomedical Science. Previous experience working as a BSW or within a healthcare laboratory setting would be desirable. Full training will be provided.

Time is extremely previous now within the NHS. Please allow us to use our time as best as we can by only applying if you meet as a minimum all of the essential elements of the person specification. You must evidence your skillset within your application. Only those who meet all aspects of the job description and essential criteria on the person specification are invited to apply.

Informal enquiries to:

Wendy Leaper tel: 01224 552858; email: [email protected]

Please be advised this post may close early if a large volume of applications are received.

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.

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 short listing purposes.Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/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 also your Jobtrain account for updates.Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home 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 Grampian.

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.