Healthcare Science Assistant- Microbiology

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

Permanent Full-time 37.5 hours per week, including weekend and late shift working

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

Previous Candidates need not apply.

UHMB has two UKAS ISO 15189 accredited Medical Microbiology labs.

The Microbiology Laboratory at Furness General Hospital 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 the
provision of a scientific analysis service in sections of pathology,
working to agreed protocols.

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.