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Department of Blood Sciences, NHS Tayside;
Chemistry Biomedical Scientist – Band 5 (or trainee Annex 21)
Salary Scale: £25,100 - £31,649
Fixed Term – 9 Months (Maternity Cover)
This is an opportunity for a qualified HCPC registered Healthcare scientist or trainee working towards HCPC registration 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 fully refurbished state of the art laboratory with Siemens automation and to specialise in Biochemistry. The Department provides specialist services in Drugs of Abuse testing, metabolic disorders, protein analysis and Point of Care Testing.
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: Kirsty Kydd/Wendy Hutcheon (Senior BMS)
Tel 01382 660111 Ext 33125
Telephone enquiries are actively encouraged
Hours of work are: 37.5 per week
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community