Biomedical Scientist

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Chemistry Biomedical Scientist at Band 5 for Dundee area, working in a busy Blood Sciences department based at Ninewells Hospital. The role includes Biochemistry specialisation and potential for Out of Hours duties, with training towards HCPC registration as needed.

The post is a 1-year fixed term/secondment, with development opportunities and a supportive team in a modern laboratory environment at NHS Tayside and surrounding sites.

Qualifications

• You must be HCPC registered or training towards HCPC registration.
• Post qualification professional development is encouraged and supported.
• Hours of work are 36 per week.

Responsibilities

• Specialise in Biochemistry within the Blood Sciences Department.
• Work in a fully refurbished state of the art laboratory.
• Contribute to Drugs of Abuse testing, metabolic disorders and protein analysis.

Skills

HCPC registration

IBMS portfolio

Teamwork

Education

IBMS accredited degree

Tools

Siemens automation

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.

Chemistry Biomedical Scientist – Band 5 (or trainee Annex 21 para. 2 (ii))

1 Year Fixed Term/ Secondment

This is an opportunity for a qualified HCPC registered Healthcare scientist or trainee working towards HCPC registration to work in a busy department which provides a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside, North-East Fife and South Grampian.

The Blood Sciences Department is based on two sites at Ninewells Hospital, a large Teaching Hospital and Medical School, Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth.

We are looking for a member of staff that can demonstrate team spirit, initiative, flexibility and has the enthusiasm to train further. You will be working in a fully refurbished state of the art laboratory with Siemens automation and to specialise in Biochemistry. The Department provides specialist services in Drugs of Abuse testing, metabolic disorders, protein analysis and Point of Care Testing.

Post qualification professional development is encouraged and supported. On attaining appropriate competences, you will have a sessional commitment to the Out of Hours sessions which will include weekend, evening and overnight duties.

You must be registered with the Healthcare Professions Council [HCPC] or have an IBMS accredited degree and willing to undertake the IBMS registration portfolio to gain HCPC registration.

Enquiries to: Kirsty Deans/Tanya Duffy (Senior BMS)

Tel [phone] Ext 58500

Telephone enquiries are actively encouraged

Hours of work are: 36 per week

Current NHS Tayside employees - written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
• If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview.
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates
• Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues
• We recommend using the Internet Browser 'Google Chrome' or 'Microsoft Edge' when using Jobtrain
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.