234812 Biomedical Scientist (band 5) or Trainee Biomedical Scientist (Annex 21) (SNIS) CP40

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking 3 motivated Biomedical Scientists Band 5 to join their teams at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Western General Hospital. Candidates must have an IBMS accredited Biomedical Science Degree and either HCPC registration or eligibility for IBMS Competency. Flexibility is key as the role requires rotation through various laboratories, offering a diverse range of experiences. This position promises a competitive salary and supports all candidates in their application process.

Qualifications

• Must have professional registration with the Health Care Professions Council or eligibility for IBMS Competency portfolio.
• Must be prepared to rotate through all aspects of the service including various laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Perform histology tasks at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Western General Hospital.
• Engage in Immunohistochemistry and Histology laboratory work.

Skills

Motivated

Enthusiastic

Hardworking

Flexible approach

Education

IBMS accredited Biomedical Science Degree

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Lothian

The Royal Infirmary and Western General Hospitals, Edinburgh

Department of Pathology

HISTOLOGY

3 Biomedical Scientist posts (Band 5)

Salary: £33,247 to 41,424 with HCPC Registration

£31,068 without HCPC registration (Annex 21)

Applicants are invited to apply for the above 3 posts.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals, with an IBMS accredited Biomedical Science Degree and either professional registration with the Health Care Professions Council or in a position to register for IBMS Competency portfolio on employment.

The applicants must have a flexible approach to work, as they will be required to rotate through all aspects of the service including Histology Laboratories, Immunohistochemistry Laboratories and Western General Hospital Laboratories.

Initially, the successful applicant will be based at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh but will rotate to the Western General Hospital.

For further information please contact Nichola Wilson on 0131 242 7082.

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Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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