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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***
NHS Lothian
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Haematology
Blood Science Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6)
Or Trainee Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6u)
Full – Time (37.5hrs) Permanent Post
This is an opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with an IBMS specialist portfolio in Haematology and/or Transfusion, or equivalent, to join our NHS Lothian team of Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
Candidates with HCPC registration but who do not have a specialist portfolio in a blood science may also be considered for this post under Agenda for Change Annex U but must have specific experience in Haematology/Transfusion.
There are 3 adult acute hospitals and a specialist Paediatric hospital within NHS Lothian. Blood Science Laboratory Services are provided from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, the Western General Hospital, and St John’s Hospital Livingston. Your training base will be discussed at interview.
Our ideal candidate will have experience working in a Laboratory Medicine Laboratory as a specialist Biomedical Scientist in Haematology.
After suitable training the successful candidate will be required to undertake 24/7 duties in the Blood Science laboratories.
Working hours are 37.5 per week average including evenings, weekends and overnight working when suitably trained.
*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:
ANNEX U – ARRANGEMENTS FOR PAY AND BANDING OF TRAINEES
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, please contact;
Robyn Gunn (robyn.gunn@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk)
Una Jarrold (una.jarrold@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk)
Louise McVicar (louise.mcvicar@luht.scot.nhs.uk)
Joanna Melson (Joanna.melson2@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk)