Biochemistry Biomedical Scientist - Blood Sciences (Band 5)

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside invites applications for a Chemistry Biomedical Scientist Band 5 (or trainee Annex 21 para. 2 (ii)) on a 1 year fixed term/secondment basis.

The role is based in the Blood Sciences Department across Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, with HCPC registration or IBMS accreditation pathway encouraged. You will work in a modern Biochemistry laboratory with Siemens automation, contribute to drugs of abuse testing, metabolic disorders, and protein analysis, and participate in out of hours sessions

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered or willing to undertake IBMS registration portfolio to gain HCPC registration.
• Demonstrates team spirit, initiative and flexibility with enthusiasm to train further.
• Post qualification development encouraged and supported; out of hours work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a busy Blood Sciences Department in Biochemistry.
• Specialise in Biochemistry and contribute to specialist services.
• Attend out of hours sessions including weekends/evenings/on-call as required.

Skills

Team spirit

Initiative

Flexibility

Willingness to train

Education

HCPC registration or IBMS accredited degree

Tools

Siemens automation

Job description

NHS Tayside invites applications for a Chemistry Biomedical Scientist Band 5 (or trainee Annex 21 para. 2 (ii)) on a 1 year fixed term/secondment basis.

The role is based in the Blood Sciences Department across Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, with HCPC registration or IBMS accreditation pathway encouraged. You will work in a modern Biochemistry laboratory with Siemens automation, contribute to drugs of abuse testing, metabolic disorders, and protein analysis, and participate in out of hours sessions