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This is an opportunity for HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists to work in a busy department which provides a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a busy diagnostic department, undertaking 400,000 investigations per annum, in the Virology section of the Medical Microbiology Laboratory at Ninewells Hospital. We are looking for a member of staff that can demonstrate team spirit, initiative, flexibility and has the enthusiasm to train further. You will be working in a fully refurbished state of the art Virology laboratory with extensive automation and PCR analysers. The Department provides specialist services in Viral Serology, Molecular (PCR) testing including Covid testing.
Applicants must have HCPC registration and have completed an IBMS specialist portfolio in an appropriate subject or an equivalent qualification recognized by the IBMS.
Candidates who have not completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be considered for a trainee Band 6 (AfC annex 21 applies).Candidates must be flexible, enthusiastic and well motivated and be able to work as part of a team. Saturdays, Sundays and Public holidays are worked as part of the normal shift rota. On attaining appropriate competences you will also join the roster for the Out of Hours sessions which include weekends and public holidays.
The Department is approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science and NHS Education Scotland as a training laboratory. The department has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 standards.
Informal visits are actively encouraged: enquiries to: Rajiv Farmer Service Manager Tel 01382496378 or Adam Henderson- Senior BMS Virology Tel 01382 660111 Ext 33334
Hours of work are: 37.5 per week
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder