Senior Biomedical Scientist

Nhs Scotland; Fort William; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS facility in Fort William is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their dedicated team. The role involves providing high-quality laboratory services and requires HCPC registration along with a relevant master’s degree. Candidates should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing redesign and development of the laboratory services.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered with current experience in an acute laboratory environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to providing a high-quality multi-disciplinary service at Belford Hospital.
• Follow written protocols and procedures for laboratory work.
• Participate in on-call 24/7/365 rota once trained.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Master’s Degree or IBMS specialist portfolio

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.

The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly, dedicated and professional team and contribute to providing a high quality multi-disciplinary service to the Lochaber area.

The Belford Hospital is situated in Fort William in Lochaber and forms part of the wider NHS Highland laboratory network and the department provides Biochemistry, Haematology, Coagulation, Blood Transfusion and Microbiology services.

Fort William is considered the Outdoor Capital of the UK. The area is one of outstanding beauty offering opportunities for water sports, mountaineering and snow sports. Fort William itself lies at the head of Loch Linnhe and at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest and most popular mountain in the British Isles with Glasgow, Inverness and Stirling all within a 3 hour drive.

The post holder will have relevant and current experience working in an acute laboratory environment with an enthusiastic and innovative approach to team working.

Applicants must be HCPC registered, have professional knowledge and technical expertise of laboratory practice attained either through a relevant Master’s Degree or IBMS specialist portfolio. Experience of practical laboratory work including following written protocols and procedures is essential. Experience of working in a multidisciplinary environment is desirable.

Candidates should hold strong analytical and problem solving skills and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team. Once trained, the successful candidate with be required to contribute to an on call 24/7/365 rota.

It is an exciting time to join the team at the Belford Hospital as the new Lochaber redesign project is underway which will provide a new state of the art hospital laboratory to work in and develop skills further.

Informal enquiries to: Grace Cuthbertson, Laboratory Manager, tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail]

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