Senior Biomedical Scientist - LW

This is an exciting opportunity for a team leader to work in an excellent facility with state of the art equipment. The Clinical Biochemistry core laboratory is equipped with Roche c8100 analysers and tracked pre analytics. The special investigations section is equipped with Thermo GCMS and Sebia electrophoresis systems and the post holder will rotate through both sections. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate leadership, team spirit, and initiative in driving significant change as we consolidate our reception and laboratory services for Blood Sciences in the South Laboratory.

Applications are invited from experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with an MSc or equivalent qualification.  You will be required to support the Service Manager in developing this key are of the service and an interest in laboratory automation would be an advantage.  

The department is UKAS accredited and is IBMS approved for Biomedical Scientist training. Active participation in CPD and opportunities for further study are both supported and encouraged.

For informal enquiries, please contact Karen Ritchie, BMS Professional Manager on or email karen.ritchie5@nhs.scot

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Hiring Manager.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. 

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.