213657 (KA) Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Annex 21)

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

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Department of Laboratory Medicine, Biochemistry, NHS Lothian

Biochemistry (Band 6/6U) Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Blood Sciences, NHS Lothian

5 posts available

• SJH Biochemistry x2
• RIE Biochemistry x1
• WGH Haematology/Blood Bank x1
• RIE Combined Reception/Referrals lead x1

This is an opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our NHS Lothian team in Blood Science.

Candidates with HCPC registration and sufficient laboratory experience at Biomedical Scientist level (for example Specialist Portfolio) in Blood Science will be considered for the Band 6 post.

Candidates with HCPC registration who lack relevant laboratory experience equivalent to a Specialist Biomedical Scientist and are willing to undertake the IBMS Portfolio in Blood Sciences, Biochemistry, or Hematology/Transfusion will also be considered under Agenda for Change Annexe 21.

There are 3 adult acute hospitals and a specialist Paediatric hospital within NHS Lothian. Blood Science Laboratory Services are provided from Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital, and St John’s Livingston, with these posts at SJH and RIE. We are seeking multiple individuals across our 3 acute sites for Biochemistry, Haematology/Blood Bank, and Combined Reception/Referrals.

Ideal candidates will have experience working in a Laboratory Medicine Laboratory as a BMS in the relevant Blood Science discipline, with an interest in service development. After suitable training, the successful candidate will be required, after competency review, to undertake 24/7 duties in the appropriate departments and be flexible to provide cross-site cover when needed. Working hours are 37 per week on average, including evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts when suitably trained.

The Combined Reception/Referrals lead is a new post, anticipated to be a core hours only role, focusing on training and development of Biomedical Support workers and developing a unified referrals process for the new laboratory computer system.

Please specify your preferred post in your application; failure to do so may affect your shortlisting.

For more information or to arrange a visit, contact:

• Fiona Rennie SJH ([e-mail])
• Una Jarrold RIE ([e-mail])
• Heather Fife RIE ([e-mail])
• Sarah Augley WGH ([e-mail])

Note: We expect high interest and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application early. We cannot accept late applications.

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We support disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals by making reasonable adjustments.

This role requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not current, an application to Disclosure Scotland is necessary before starting.

From 1 April 2025, legislative changes may alter criminal record check requirements. If the role is 'regulated,' joining the PVG Scheme is mandatory. For details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Additional Notes

This is a Trainee post, so Annex 21 applies:

• Up to 12 months before completing training: 75% of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
• More than 1 year but less than 2 years: 70%.
• More than 2 years but less than 3: 65%.
• More than 3 years after training: 60%.

For guidance, see: Annex 21 – Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees.