Specialist Biomedical Scientist - LW

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists.  Candidates with IBMS accredited Biomedical Science BSc Hons or similar, with HCPC registration may also be considered for this post. Newly graduated candidates, if successful, will be required to complete their Specialist Portfolio prior to progression to Band 6. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate team spirit, initiative, flexibility and have the enthusiasm to train further.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a new facility with state of the art equipment: The core laboratory is equipped with Sysmex haematology and coagulation analysers, connected by Roche cobas 8100 pre analytics and track. The special investigations laboratory is equipped with a Benson Viscometer, Sarstedt Inversa and Tosoh HPLC systems, and the blood bank is equipped with Grifols technology.

This post involves rotation through the various sections within the departments and the post holder will be will be required, following suitable training, to cover the 24/7 laboratory service. Working hours are 37.0 per week average including evenings, weekends and overnight working when suitably trained.

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.

Candidates who commence on band 5 will be required to successfully complete the appropriate qualification/s or training as outlined within the Annex 21 competency framework prior to progressing to band 6.

Candidates who meet the full requirements of the person specification for band 6 will commence payment at band 6 with no requirement to progress through the competency framework.

For informal enquiries. please contact Judith Robertson, BMS Manager on or email: judith.robertson@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.