Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Trainee Hospital Scientist
Remuneration: $34,771.8 - $61,453.31 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ167878Location: GosfordApplications Close: 11 June 2020 - 11:59pm
About the opportunity Being part of NSW Health Pathology means you’re helping create better health and justice systems every day. We operate more than 60 laboratories and around 200 collection centres across NSW and conduct over 60 million tests per annum. Our network of pathologists are supported by scientists, technicians and support staff who quickly and accurately assess samples so clinical teams can make the best possible treatment decisions for patients. Our Forensic & Analytical Science Service provides independent, objective analysis to the NSW criminal and coronial justice systems.
What we can offer you

Accrued Days Off in addition to Annual Leave
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

What you'll be doing
Learn and practise basic laboratory work in a pathology setting in conjunction with completing an approved University program in pathology or laboratory medicine.

This position is suitable for an undergraduate student who is studying part time in a Pathology related university degree course and is only available while the incumbent is still studying in the appropriate course.

Under supervision perform a range of laboratory support and/or specimen reception services and/or collection services, and provide assistance to laboratory staff in a variety of fields (including biochemistry, haematology and microbiology), to deliver a patient focused service.
Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:

Current enrolment in a relevant science degree (pathology or biomedical sciences with subjects relevant to pathology) with a minimum of one year full-time equivalent study to complete.
Willingness to learn all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the laboratory.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication and consultation skills.
Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively in a values based team environment to achieve quality outcomes.
Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a pathology laboratory setting.
Willingness to work with infectious materials

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For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Wright on Catherine.Wright@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases. All new recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. New recruits must provide evidence against specified diseases and comply with the requirements of this policy at their own cost prior to appointment. New to NSW Health Pathology? The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment. Talent Pool
If the selection panel identifies more than one suitable candidate for the role, an eligibility list will be created for future temporary and casual vacancies.

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