Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Bloods Sciences

NHS Shetland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Shetland seeks a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for their Laboratory team, requiring proven expertise in Blood Transfusion Science and experience in a UK NHS hospital. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, a Distant Islands Allowance, and relocation assistance, ideal for a dedicated individual looking to develop further in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Distant Islands Allowance of £2,380 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working in a UK NHS Hospital.
• Proven knowledge and skills in Blood Transfusion Science, haematology or clinical biochemistry.
• Ability to work autonomously and part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-disciplinary Laboratory team at the hospital.
• Support the implementation of a new Managed Service Contract.
• Participate in the multi-disciplinary on-call roster.

Skills

Blood Transfusion Science

Haematology

Clinical Biochemistry

Education

State Registered with HCPC

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Specialist Biomedical Scientist Blood Sciences (Ref: 217192)

Full Time – 37 hours per week plus on-call

Band 6 Salary Range £41,608 - £50,702 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,380 per annum

and Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced and qualified Biomedical Scientist to join our multi-disciplinary Laboratory team at the most northerly hospital in the UK as a specialist. You must have a minimum of 1-year experience working in a UK NHS Hospital.

You will be able to bring a dynamic and enthusiastic approach to the role, and will have proven knowledge and skills in Blood Transfusion Science, haematology or clinical biochemistry with multi-disciplinary experience or a willingness to undertake training in the other discipline where necessary. You will also be State Registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The department is currently implementing a new Managed Service Contract and the successful candidate will be expected to support this. Once trained you will be required to participate in the multi-disciplinary on-call roster.

If you are a motivated team player with the relevant UK NHS experience, with ability to work autonomously and would like to work as a key member of a busy team, then we would love to hear from you.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

Closing date: 6th July 2025

Interview date: TBC

For more information and to apply:

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.