218441 Biomedical Scientist MB

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Hospital; Presencial; GBP 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join their team at University Hospital Monklands. The role entails processing diagnostic tests, mentoring junior staff, and operating complex laboratory equipment. Ideal candidates must possess a BSc in Biomedical Science and be registered with the Health Professions Council. Benefits include generous leave policies and membership to the NHS Pension Scheme.

Servicios

Minimum of 27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

Occupational health services

Work-life Balance policies

Formación

• State registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory.
• Formal evidence of specialist knowledge in biomedical procedures.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsabilidades

• Process a range of diagnostic investigations in Pathology.
• Provide advice to clinicians about test appropriateness.
• Mentor less experienced Biomedical Scientists.

Educación

BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science

Descripción del empleo

The Role

NHS Lanarkshire is looking to recruit a Biomedical Scientist, based within University Hospital Monklands.

As a Biomedical Scientist you will process a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory diagnostic investigations in Pathology using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples. Provide advice to clinicians and other healthcare staff as to appropriateness of tests and time-scales.

You will be responsible for own work using specialist training to operate complex equipment and solve problems and acts as a mentor to less experienced Biomedical Scientists and participates in training /supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• State registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory.
• BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent, which is acceptable for Health Professions Council registration.
• Formal evidence of specialist knowledge of a range of discipline specific procedures.
• Evidence of continuing professional development, for example, a specialist portfolio of development, attendance at specialist courses, training on new instrumentation and learning through reflective practice.
  
  

It would be great if you also have

• Specialist Portfolio in Biomedical Science (Histopathology)
• Knowledge of laboratory IT systems
• Car Driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA drivers licence
  
  

Contract type

Fixed Term or Secondment for 12 Months

Full time

37 hours

Please note this is a fixed term post for 12 Months. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Pathology within University Hospital Monklands.

The working pattern for this role: Mon - Fri 0830-1645

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Lianne Duffy, Technical Manager on [e-mail]

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator/ on [e-mail] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures
  
  

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.