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3 posts available Closing date 2/9/22
Specialist Biomedical Scientists (BMS) in virology provide specialist services and are responsible for the performance of scientific procedures used for screening purposes and in the investigation and diagnosis of viral infection.
A variety of the most up to date scientific methods and technologies are used to examine various sample types. These are complex procedures involving exposure to biological and chemical hazards and require manual dexterity, concentration and attention to detail to achieve accuracy and precision within a specified timescale.
The post holder is responsible for carrying out the duties required to provide an efficient virology service that is necessary for effective patient care and to supervise, instruct, train and support less experienced staff.
The post is based at the West of Scotland Specialist Virology Centre (WoSSVC) at Glasgow Royal Infirmary which is a state of the art facility which contains extensive analysers such as Abbott Alinitiy-i and Alinity-m systems, Roche 6800 and FLOW extraction and PCR set up systems, which are interfaced with the Laboratory Information Management System. The post holder has the responsibility to maintain and troubleshoot equipment failure at the highest skill level in order to provide continuous service provision.
Applicants require an I.B.M.S. accredited, BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences and must be registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist. The applicant will require to have successfully attained the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Virology, or will be expected to complete the Specialist Diploma as part of their training to attain the position.
WoSSVC operates an out of hours 24/7 operational service and the post holder will have a contractual requirement to participate in the rota for the out of hours’ service. This involves working 37.5 hours over 7 days, with hours worked at evenings, weekends, public holidays and participation in the emergency on call service working between 5 pm and 8:45 am, Monday to Sunday as part of the out of hours rota
Informal Contact
Scott Nicholson, Operational Lead on 0141 242 9645
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
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