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Post overview
Biomedical Support Worker level 3 (Band 3) – posts based at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Department of Histopathology. The role is full‑time, 36 hours per week and permanent.
Location & hours
- Post based at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh – Department of Histopathology
- Full time, 36 hours per week
- Salary Band 3: £29,103 to £31,409
Qualifications
- Educated to SCQF level 7 (e.g. HNC, SVQ 3, Personal Development Award, Modern Apprenticeship, IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1).
- Proven knowledge and application of IT skills.
- Must have membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult) an application to Disclosure Scotland is required.
Responsibilities
- Perform a range of laboratory duties in support of the delivery of clinical services.
- Equipment maintenance, stock control, general housekeeping and manual handling tasks.
- Knowledge of anatomy is desirable.
Additional information
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025 this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. This will be confirmed by the hiring manager or recruitment team.
Applicants must demonstrate the legal right to work in the United Kingdom.
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