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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Haematology and Blood Transfusion service within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. You will play a vital role in delivering a safe, responsive and high‑quality diagnostic service that directly supports patient care across acute and community settings. Working within one of the largest and most diverse NHS Boards in the UK, you will be part of a supportive, forward‑thinking multidisciplinary team. NHSGGC offers excellent opportunities for professional development, specialist practice and career progression. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic, motivated Biomedical Scientist who thrives in a fast‑paced, clinically focused environment and wants to make a real difference.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Royal Alexandra Hospital
- There are two posts available: one full-time 36-hour post and one part-time 29.7-hour post
- Shift patterns are across 24 hours, 7 days of the week to maintain the needs of the service
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
Key responsibilities:
- Analyse, validate and authorise routine and complex Haematology and Blood Transfusion investigations
- Provide specialist scientific and technical advice to clinicians to support diagnosis and treatment decisions
- Perform and interpret blood grouping, compatibility testing and issue blood and blood products safely
- Operate, maintain and troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment to ensure service continuity
- Maintain high standards of quality through adherence to SOPs, quality control and audit processes
- Prioritise workload effectively to meet turnaround times, including emergency and out of hours work
- Contribute to training, supervision and support of trainees and support staff within the department
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Accredited honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist
- Relevant specialist diploma or equivalent knowledge and experience in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- Demonstrable experience of working within a busy diagnostic laboratory environment
- Sound knowledge of laboratory quality systems, health and safety and risk management
- Strong analytical, interpretive and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail
- Effective communication and IT skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Patricia Bradley , Clyde Technical Services Manager Telephone: 0141 314 6162 Email: patricia.bradley@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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