Healthcare Scientific Support Worker

As a Healthcare Scientist Support Worker, you will:

• Provide technical and administrative support to scientific staff, assisting with the processing, preparation and handling of clinical specimens.
• Work as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team and rotate through a variety of microbiology laboratory sections, gaining broad experience across different service areas.
  
  This role is ideal for an organised, motivated individual with excellent attention to detail, strong teamwork skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality laboratory services.
  
  Are you looking to start or develop your career in laboratory science within a nationally recognised healthcare organisation? The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) Public Health Laboratory in Birmingham is seeking a Healthcare Scientist Support Worker (HSSW) to join our friendly and dedicated team.
Working in partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham, our laboratory provides a comprehensive microbiology service to Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Good Hope Hospital, Solihull Hospital and GP practices across the region. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy, modern microbiology laboratory, supporting vital diagnostic services that directly contribute to patient care and public health., We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.