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In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. The post holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
A Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist is required to join our busy Biochemistry Department. The department is located at Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock, with a satellite laboratory at Ayr Hospital, and processes specimens for all hospitals and GP surgeries in the Ayrshire and Arran area. The population served is approximately 380,000.
Our laboratory is well equipped with modern analytical equipment – Roche Cobas 8000 platforms on both hospital sites. Computing is by the Clinisys Winpath system.
Applicants should possess a BSc Honours Degree in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent and also a Specialist Diploma in clinical Biochemistry or equivalent experience working at specialist level in Biochemistry. Your degree must be approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science/Health Professions Council, and applicants must contact the State Registration Unit, IBMS, 12 Coldbath Square, London, EC1R 5HL (Tel 020 7713 0214) to check that their degree is approved before submitting an application.
Applications will also be considered from applicants who are currently in the process of completing a Specialist portfolio or an IBMS Certificate of Competence as part of their integrated degree course and will be eligible to apply to the HCPC for registration. Consideration may also be further extended to applicants with an IBMS approved degree that do not yet possess the HCPC registration certificate.
Candidates who have not completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Biochemistry will be considered for a trainee Band 6 (AfC Annex 21 applies).
Further post-graduate study may be necessary and a Specialist BMS training portfolio completed in Biochemistry. On-the-job training will be given together with opportunity for further study up to MSc level.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week over 7 days which will include working some public holidays (including Christmas/New Year). Until suitably experienced, hours are expected to be predominantly 9am to 11pm.
The department currently operates a 24/7 shift system which will include working back shift, overnights and weekends and this will be a contractual requirement for the successful candidate when designated competent to do so.
For more information, please contact Stephen Mallon, Deputy Biochemistry Laboratory Manager, Tel 01563 827403.
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
EU Settlement Scheme - EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.