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The Royal Infirmary
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Clinical Microbiology (Bacteriology)
Specialist Biomedical Scientist Band 6/ Annex 21 (3 posts)
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and motivated individuals to fill the role of Specialist Biomedical Scientist. We are looking for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with previous Bacteriology experience. Candidates able to work towards the IBMS Specialist Portfolio will be considered under Agenda for Change Band 6 Annex 21
The post is based in the Bacteriology Laboratory of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.
Participation in the 24/7 working system IS expected.
Please ensure you are HCPC registered and please state details of your degree i.e. IBMS accredited degree and name of the University.
NHS Lothian 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 Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit, please contact Linda Mulhern on 0131 242 6017 or at linda.mulhern@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk Or Ailsa Butler - 0131 242 6049 or ailsa.leitch@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
*Please note this is a Trainee post, therefore Annex U applies*
For trainees covered by Annex U where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows:
up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate;
more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate of the qualified;
more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
For further guidance on Annex U – follow the link: