Specialist Healthcare Scientist (BMS 1)

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Specialist Healthcare Scientist to join its dynamic Blood Bank team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital health services in Scotland, focusing on blood transfusion and immunohaematology. As part of a skilled team, you will gain hands-on experience and training while ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. The position requires a commitment to excellence and a passion for improving patient outcomes. If you are a qualified Biomedical Scientist or an honors degree holder in Biomedical Science looking to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Work-life balance policies

Occupational health services

Learning resource centres

Discounted leisure benefits

Financial benefits

Shopping benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Biomedical Scientists preferred; honors degree holders considered.
• Experience in Blood Bank/Immunohaematology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a team to provide specialized support in Blood Bank operations.
• Undergo training and participate in a 24/7 shift roster.

Skills

Biomedical Science

Health & Care Professions Council registration

Immunohaematology

Blood Bank operations

Education

Institute of Biomedical Science accredited honors degree

Job description

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About The Organisation

National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHSScotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same: to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.

The Post

The Scottish national blood transfusion service (SNBTS) plays a vital role as part of NHS Scotland. NHS National Services Scotland’s mission is to enable and support the delivery of better care working in partnership. We do this by providing a range of specialised support services that enable NHS boards to focus their efforts on delivering health improvement and patient care. Suitable applicants are invited to join a hard-working team in Blood Bank / Immunohaematology sections of the Transfusion Centre.

The Candidate

Applications are invited from Biomedical Scientists registered with the HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council). Qualified Biomedical Scientists are preferred for this post; however, applicants with an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited honors degree, who are in the process of applying for HCPC will be considered for the post.

This post offers the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of work undertaken in the Blood Bank / Immunohaematology sections of the Transfusion Centre. The successful applicant will join a team of highly skilled and motivated Biomedical Scientists working in those sections. During this period, you will undergo training as appropriate.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.

Location and Working Pattern

This post is based in the Aberdeen and North-East Scotland Blood Transfusion Centre. Monday to Sunday, 37 hours per week. In the Blood Bank, a 24/7 shift roster is in operation and permanent post holders in that area must participate. Agenda for Change remuneration rates for shift working apply.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NSS.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work-life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres, and discounted leisure, financial, and shopping benefits.

Inclusion

NSS is a national board and, as an anchor institution, it is our ambition to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels welcome. We recognise that flexible working creates an inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and feel confident about their ability to balance their personal and professional responsibilities. This is supported through Once for Scotland flexible working policies. NSS has made a long-term commitment to staff health and well-being and offers many learning and development opportunities to support and improve our approaches to diversity, inclusion, and mental health in the workplace. There are a number of equality staff networks in place which all staff are welcome to join. We are also an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader, it is the aim of NSS to offer a fully accessible and inclusive recruitment service that supports applicants on their candidate journey. If you are interested in any reasonable adjustments, please contact the Recruitment Team.

Further Information

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Lorraine Jappy, Blood Bank Manager by tel: [phone].

Closing date for completed applications is 24th February 2025.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care