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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The Biochemistry Department in South Glasgow offers a repertoire of over 200 tests and is one of the largest, busiest and most diverse in the UK. Services include specialist metabolic testing for the majority of Scotland’s population, confirmatory toxicology testing for all of Greater Glasgow and Clyde and other boards and further specialist services which are available to the whole of Scotland. The Department has integrated its pre-analytical processes with Haematology and works closely with Immunology and Neuroimmunology services.
Your base will be the state of the art laboratory building which was built to support the flagship Queen Elizabeth University Hospital which opened in 2015. The laboratory is uniquely equipped with one of the largest Abbott tracking system in the world. The new hospital has been directly funded by the Scottish Government at a cost of approximately £800 million pounds with approximately £80 million of this total being used to build the laboratory building. The new hospital co-locates adult and paediatric services in adjoining buildings.
The successful applicant will join a friendly, enthusiastic team of Specialist Biomedical Scientists and support staff and will be responsible for providing training and direct supervision to trainees within the department. Candidates therefore should have experience of mentoring both IBMS state registration and specialist portfolios. The department covers a range of specialist areas and candidates would be expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of discipline specific procedures (e.g. Automated Core, electrophoresis, GCMS, TMS).
Registration with the HCPC is mandatory for this post along with a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent qualification or knowledge. Experience in a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist role in Biochemistry is essential as well as skills and knowledge relevant to the role of a senior BMS. It is desirable that you have formal evidence of specialist knowledge of a range of discipline specific procedures and evidence of continuing professional development, for example, a specialist portfolio of development, attendance at specialist courses, training on new instrumentation and learning through reflective practice. It is essential that you can evidence your continuing professional development. You will have effective written, organisational, verbal and effective keyboard/IT skills.
You will be responsible for the provision of a highly specialist technical service within the laboratory.
There is one permanent and one fixed term post available with full time hours; these hours will be worked on a 24/7 basis, including extended days, nightshifts and weekend work.
Consideration will be given to candidates who have completed the Masters of Science Degree but have not been awarded the degree provided they have a letter of award from the supporting University prior to the agreed start date.
The department is fully committed to continued professional and personal development and will support the successful applicant in achieving their full potential. You will receive excellent support from the Laboratory Medicine Senior Team, including career and personal development. Across Laboratory Medicine, we are committed to making our departments and services a place that our staff are proud to work in. We are keen to hear from suitable candidates that have passion for leadership and value people. If you think you have the necessary skills, knowledge, drive and ambition required for this post and would like more information, please send an email to the contact below.
Informal contact - Clare Menzies - 0141 354 9031
There is a full time permanent post, and full time fixed term post available.
The Shift Pattern for this post is covering day shift, extended day and night shifts, 7 days per week
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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