Biomedical Scientist

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Dundee is seeking a skilled Biomedical Scientist to deliver high-quality genetic testing services. The successful candidate will oversee laboratory workloads, authorise reports, and contribute to quality assurance processes. A supportive and collaborative environment is offered, aimed at skill development and service improvement. The position requires HCPC registration and a commitment to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Skilled in delivering technical laboratory workload.
• Able to analyse and interpret genetic results.
• Experience in quality assurance and accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and oversee technical workload for CYP2C19 genetic testing.
• Authorise laboratory reports as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Contribute to quality assurance and supervision of staff.

Skills

Genetic testing

Laboratory analysis

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Education

HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist

Job description

Overview

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.

A permanent post for a skilled Biomedical Scientist has become available within the Genetic Service. This new position has been funded to implement genetic testing across Scotland to inform appropriate medication for patients who have experienced ischaemic stroke. This new innovation is part of the wider application of pharmacogenomics to inform effective prescribing of commonly used medicines.

The successful applicant will deliver a high-quality service as part of a dedicated team within the laboratory under the direction of a Specialist Biomedical Scientist and Senior Clinical Scientist, to implement high-throughput CYP2C19 genetic testing in partnership with colleagues from the West of Scotland Regional Genetic Service and the NHS Scotland Centre for Sustainable Delivery.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering and overseeing the technical workload within the laboratory for this test as well as the analysis and interpretation of genetic results. In addition, as an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, they will be responsible for authorising a defined set of laboratory reports. They must work closely with the Senior Biomedical Scientist within the laboratory to monitor the performance and effectiveness of the national CYP2C19 testing service. The successful applicant must be able to prioritise both their own workload and oversee the work of others within the team in a careful and meticulous manner at all times according to standard operating procedures. You will also be expected to contribute to quality assurance, UKAS accreditation and support the supervision and training of other staff. Working within a supportive and collaborative environment you will be encouraged to develop your skills and contribute to service improvement.

The Regional Genetic Service is a large friendly team of Technical, Scientific and Clinical staff who provide a first-class service to patients and families from Tayside and NE Fife and elsewhere in Scotland. The Service offers modern, well equipped facilities situated within Ninewells Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist to join a diagnostic Genetic Laboratory to deliver a new national testing service.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: David Baty, [e-mail] tel: [phone]

Hours of work are: 37.0 hours/week. Monday-Friday

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder

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