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Department of Laboratory Medicine, NHS Lothian
Band 5/5U Biomedical Scientist
Post 1: Immunology Department, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Post 2: Haematology Department, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Post 3: Biochemistry Department, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
Post 4 &5: Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
This is an opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with an interest in the various Blood Sciences disciplines to join the NHS Lothian team of Biomedical Scientists. Candidates with HCPC registration and some laboratory experience at Biomedical Scientist will be considered for the Band 5 post. Candidates without HCPC registration but have the underpinning knowledge and qualifications and are willing to undertake the IBMS Competency Portfolio (supported by the Department) will be considered Agenda for Change Annexe 21.
There are 3 adult acute hospitals and a specialist Paediatric hospital within NHS Lothian. Blood Science Laboratory Services are provided from Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital and St John’s Livingston. Each site has their own specialisms and successful candidates will have an opportunity to work in these areas within their site. Examples of working areas include, Proteins, GI, Metabolic, Serology, Specialist Coagulation, Blood Bank as well as the core working areas.
Our ideal candidate will have some experience working in a Laboratory Medicine Laboratory in a Blood Sciences Department. After suitable training the successful candidate will be required, after competency review, to undertake 24/7 duties in the Blood Science laboratories with the flexibility to potentially cover cross site for the applicable discipline. Working hours are 37.5 per week average including evenings, weekends and overnight working when suitably trained.
For further information or to arrange a visit contact
Posts 1 and 2: Una Jarrold (Una.jarrold@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk )
Posts 3/4/5: Sarah Augley (Sarah.Augley@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk )
*Please note this is a Trainee post, therefore Annex 21 applies*
For trainees covered by Annex 21 where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows:
- up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
- more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate of the qualified;
- more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
- more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
For further guidance on Annex 21 – please follow this link: Annex 21 – Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees