• Job Description

  Req#: 282705
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 2 years (12 month appointments to align with university)
  Position Classification: Trainee Hospital Scientist
  Remuneration: $41,390.13 - $70,368.02 per annum plus superannuation
  Hours Per Week: 38
  Requisition ID: REQ553388
  Location: Gosford Hospital
  Applications Close: 9 March 2025 – 11:59pm
  
  
  About the opportunity
  An exciting opportunity for an enrolled student to gain experience working in a busy Medical Pathology Laboratory.
  
  You will be working in Pathology at Gosford Hospital situated on the beautiful Central Coast providing pathology services to the local hospitals and community. You will rotate through the Core laboratory gaining experience in Clinical Chemistry, Haematology and Microbiology.
  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, to deliver a patient focused service.
  
  
  
  Interested in joining Australia’s largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions:
  1. Current enrolment in a relevant science degree (pathology or medical laboratory science, with subjects relevant to pathology) with a minimum of one year full-time equivalent study to complete.
  2. Willingness to learn all aspects of the laboratory environment relevant to the laboratory.
  3. Demonstrated verbal and written communication and consultation skills.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively in a values based team environment to achieve quality outcomes.
  5. Excellent data entry skills including high attention to detail and data accuracy.
  6. Awareness of legislation, policies and requirements relevant to a pathology laboratory setting.
  
  
  
  Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
  For role related queries or questions contact Ann-Louise Wetherall on AnnLouise.Wetherall@health.nsw.gov.au
  
  
  
  Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases
  This is a Category A position. All Category A applicants must read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Diseases . All recruits must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. All 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.
  Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
  NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We seek to recruit from diverse applicants and create teams with skills, perspectives and experiences that complement each other at work. We welcome suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, ethnicity, socio-cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• About the company

  The New South Wales Ministry of Health, branded NSW Health, is a ministerial department of the New South Wales Government.

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