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Position 1 - Permanent
Salary Scale - (£33,072 - £40,736)
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Trainee Biomedical Scientist 1 (AfC Band 6 annex U)
Position 2 Part time
Hours (18.75)
Salary Scale - (£33,072 - £40,736)pro rata
Location : Aberdeen Blood Transfusion Centre
The Scottish national blood transfusion service (SNBTS) plays a vital role as part of NHS Scotland. NHS National Services Scotland’s mission is to enable and support the delivery of better care working in partnership. We do this by providing a range of specialized support services that enable NHS boards to focus their efforts on delivering health improvement and patient care. Suitable applicants are invited to join a hard working team in Blood Bank / Immunohaematology sections of the Transfusion Centre.
Applications are invited from Biomedical Scientists registered with the HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council). Qualified Biomedical Scientists are preferred for this post however applicants with an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited honors degree, who are in the process of applying for HCPC registration or who meet the criteria for undertaking a training programme using the IBMS Registration portfolio, will be considered for the post of Trainee Biomedical Scientist.
This post offers the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of work undertaken in the Blood Bank / Immunohaematology sections of the Transfusion Centre. The successful applicant will join a team of highly skilled and motivated Biomedical Scientists working in those sections.
During this period, you will undergo training as appropriate. Those requiring training for HCPC registration will be supported towards achieving this.
In the Blood Bank a 24/7 shift roster is in operation and permanent post holders in that area must participate. Agenda for Change remuneration rates for shift working apply.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure/Disclosure Scotland check. Any candidate who has worked overseas for more than 3 months will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Lorraine Jappy, Blood Bank Manager on Tel: 01224 812476 or email lorraine.jappy@nhs.scot
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is 24th August 2022
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
We welcome applications from all candidates, however in line with Scottish Government requirement we will be giving priority consideration to NSS Test and Protect core staff who meet the essential criteria for the role.
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies