Specialist Biomedical Scientist Band 6/Trainee Annex 21 Paragraph 2 (iii)

NHS National Services Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work in a busy department that provides a full range of clinical and diagnostic services. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary laboratory, utilizing advanced analysers to deliver high-quality results. The organization values professional development, encouraging you to enhance your skills and competencies. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered and have relevant specialist diploma or equivalent experience.
• Post qualification development is encouraged and supported.

Responsibilities

• Work in a multidisciplinary laboratory providing clinical and diagnostic services.
• Join the Out of Hours roster after attaining appropriate competences.

Skills

Team spirit

Initiative

Flexibility

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma

Experience in Haematology

Experience in Blood Transfusion

Experience in Biochemistry

Education

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Diploma

BBTS Specialist certificate

Tools

Siemens ADVIA 2120i FBC analysers

ACL TOPS Coagulation analysers

Siemens Atellica Solution

BioRad Blood Transfusion analysers

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.

Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Multidisciplinary) – Band 6

Or Trainee Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Annex section 21 paragraph 2 iii)

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work in a busy department which provides a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside and 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, and flexibility to train further. You will be working in a multidisciplinary laboratory with Siemens ADVIA 2120i FBC analysers, ACL TOPS Coagulation analysers, Siemens Atellica Solution and BioRad Blood Transfusion analysers.

Post qualification professional development is encouraged and supported. On attaining appropriate competences you will join the roster for the Out of Hours sessions which will include weekend, evening, overnight and public holiday duties.

You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and have completed, or working towards (Trainee / Annex), the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology, Blood Transfusion or Biochemistry, or BBTS Specialist certificate or provide evidence of equivalent prior experience.

Hours of work are: 37hrs per week.

Informal enquiries and visits are actively encouraged.

Informal enquiries to:

Layna Heller, Quality Manager, Diagnostics Laboratories. Tel: [phone] Ext 36131 / 13230

Cara Todd, Senior Biomedical Scientist, Blood Sciences laboratory, Perth Royal Infirmary. Tel: [phone] Ext 54201 / 13229

Pamela Smith, Senior Biomedical Scientist, Blood Transfusion laboratory, Perth Royal Infirmary. Tel: [phone] Ext 54201