Healthcare Scientist Assistant, Dundonald

Healthcare Scientist Assistant
Location: Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Road
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours (3 shift pattern to cover 8am to 8pm)
Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

To support Biomedical Scientists in providing a professional Laboratory service to users and clients. The post holder will work as an integral member of the Laboratory team and be responsible for a wide range of tasks to support/assist all laboratory disciplines provide a high quality laboratory service. In particular they will work within specimen reception to help deliver an efficient and effective laboratory reception service. Post holder will be required to participate in a 24/7 service which may include extended working over days, nights, weekends and Public holidays.

MAIN DUTIES

• Receive, sort, prepare, and process laboratory samples for analysis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with laboratory procedures.
• Enter and verify patient and test information on laboratory computer systems.
• Identify and resolve sample issues, escalating where necessary and communicating with service users regarding sample suitability.
• Package and dispatch samples to external laboratories, ensuring correct handling and timely transportation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and stock levels, reporting any issues or shortages.
• Assist with specimen reception, archiving, scanning, report distribution, and responding to telephone and face-to-face enquiries.
• Prepare laboratory solutions and support specialist sample collections as required.
• Carry out housekeeping duties, including cleaning equipment and work areas, waste disposal, and maintaining a safe and organised laboratory environment.
• Work across all laboratory disciplines, prioritising workload to support efficient service delivery and patient care.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

5 GCSEs, 3 at C or higher for Science, Maths and English

Why Temp with Staffline?

- Weekly Pay

- Easy, online timesheets

- Dedicated Consutant Support

If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

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