The salary data was collected in Jul 99 London weighting. Additional payments for job content or skills. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular unsocial hours Mainly laboratory-based with some contact with hospital staff and patients. Specimens can be unpleasant and infective. Rigorous observance of health and safety procedures necessary.
Jobs are available in most areas Opportunities available in most areas of the country.
Lifestyle implications Specimens handled may include samples from HIV patients and products of abortions. Out of hours and weekend working is becoming common. There are limited opportunities for job share or part-time work. Fewer women than men in senior positions at present. A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not needed Holders of first degrees not recognised by the CPSM may be eligible for state registration by completing an approved higher degree.