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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists, to join the Microbiology Department, University Hospital Crosshouse.
The Microbiology department is a UKAS accredited laboratory, which provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary Microbiology service to all hospitals, clinics, health centres and GP’s within NHS Ayrshire and Arran. The population served is approximately 380,000 and we currently perform over 350,000 investigations per year.
Applicants must be HCPC registered and have completed the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology (or equivalent experience). You will also have recent or current experience of working in a Microbiology clinical laboratory setting at Band 6 grade.
Consideration will also be given to newly graduated applicants who are HCPC registered. Such applicants would work as Trainee Registered BMS Band 6 (AFC Annex 21 applies) until completion of IBMS Specialist Diploma and departmental competency assessment.
Rotation through all sections of the laboratory will be required (CL3, Blood Cultures, General bench, Enteric, Mycology, Urines, Serology/Virology and Molecular). On the job training will be provided.
Hours: 37.5 on average per week working a contractual shift system and on-call service covering the 24hour period 7 days per week.
Participation in the Public Holiday rosters is required.
For more information, please contact Lisa Hunter, Microbiology Laboratory Manager, Tel 01563 827421.
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.