The closing date for this job has now passed.

Job reference: 046609
Salary: Band 7 (£39,693 - £46,467)
Job closing date: 18/03/2021
Job Type: Healthcare Sciences
Location: NHS Lanarkshire Wide
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 18.75
Job posted date: 04/03/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire
Department: Microbiology

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There are currently 2 positions available -

18.75 hours within UH Hairmyres (G75 8RG)

18.75 hours within UH Monklands (ML6 0JS)


Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.


Manages and coordinates day-to-day technical activities of a section(s) of the department.


Responsible for standards and quality of performance of the section(s) including instrument problem solving and trouble shooting.


Processes a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory diagnostic investigations in a Department of a Laboratory using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples.


Provides advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and time-scales.


Develop and delivers training and assesses competence of Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical laboratory Assistants.


State registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory.


MSc in Biomedical Science or Fellowship of the or equivalent experience (experience as BMS1 and evidence of continued development in relevant discipline)


Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Ian McCormick, Lead BMS - Microbiology, on 01698 366405.


If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Bradlay Lang, Recruitment Administrator, on 01698 754364.


We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received.  Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. 

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

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