Biomedical Scientist - Annex 21 - Haematology

NHS National Services Scotland; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Biomedical Scientist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment focused on patient care, where you will process diagnostic investigations and mentor less experienced colleagues. With a commitment to professional development, you will have opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge while contributing to essential healthcare services. Join a team that values your expertise and supports your career growth in a fulfilling role within the NHS.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 days public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• HCPC registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is required.

Responsibilities

• Process laboratory diagnostic investigations in Haematology/Blood Transfusion.
• Provide advice to clinicians on test appropriateness and time-scales.

Skills

Biomedical Science

Laboratory Diagnostics

Haematology/Blood Transfusion

Complex Equipment Operation

Mentoring

Education

BSc Honours degree in Biomedical Science

Licentiate of the Institute of Biomedical Science

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Job description

The Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist under the Annex 21 Training Programme at University Hospital Hairmyres. The main duties of the role include:

• Process a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory diagnostic investigations in Haematology/Blood Transfusion using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples.
• Provide advice to clinicians and other healthcare staff as to appropriateness of tests and time-scales
• Responsible for own work and use specialist training to operate complex equipment and solve problems
• Act as a mentor to less experienced Biomedical Scientists and participates in training /supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants

Annex 21

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme, where whilst undergoing training, they will be paid a % of the top of Band 6 and on completion of training will then move on to Band 6scale.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

• HCPC registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory
• BSc Honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent, which is acceptable for Health Professions Council registration
• Formal evidence of specialist knowledge of a range of discipline specific procedures
• Evidence of continuing professional development, for example, a specialist portfolio of development, attendance at specialist courses, training on new instrumentation and learning through reflective practice

It would be great if you also have

• Licentiate of the Institute of Biomedical Science
• Previous experience of working as a biomedical scientist in an NHS clinical laboratory environment

Contract type

Permanent

Full time

37 hours

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Haematology within University Hospital Hairmyres

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Kirsty Taggart, Lead BMS on [e-mail]

For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)

• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

• Occupational health services

• Employee counselling services

• Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.