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This is an opportunity for an HCPC registered or trainee Biomedical Scientist to work in a busy department which provides a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside, North-East Fife and South Grampian.
The Blood Sciences Department is based on two sites at Ninewells Hospital, a large Teaching Hospital and Medical School, Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth.
We are looking for a member of staff that can demonstrate team spirit, initiative, flexibility and has the enthusiasm to train further. You will be working in a newly refurbished state of the art laboratory with Siemens ADVIA 2120 FBC analysers, IL ACL TOP Coagulation analysers, and blood film reporting.
The department also provides specialist services such as Diabetic HbA1c measurement by HPLC, Haemoglobinopathy investigation by CE, Specialist Coagulation and Thrombophilia screening, Coagulation Point of Care/NPT monitoring, and leukaemia diagnosis using Immunophenotyping and cytochemistry.
Post qualification professional development is encouraged and supported. On attaining appropriate competences you will have a sessional commitment to the Out of Hours sessions which will include weekend, evening and overnight duties.
You must be registered with the Healthcare Professions Council [HCPC] or have an IBMS accredited degree and willing to undertake the IBMS registration portfolio to gain HCPC registration.
Enquiries to: Karen Taylor, Associate Service Manager Specialist Haematology
Tel 01382 660111 Ext 33075
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Informal visits are actively encouraged enquiries to: David Graham/Jim Petrie, Senior BMS Corelab NW
Tel 01382 660111 Ext 31564
Hours of work are: 37.5 per week
NHS Tayside is commited to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community