Job Advert
Fixed term 2 years
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.
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Applications are invited from enthusiastic, self-motivated, adaptable and suitably qualified, pre-registration Clinical Scientists. You must possess a good honours degree in Microbiology or related life science subject. You will have good communication, organisational and analytical skills, including experience in molecular techniques and experience of working in a routine clinical microbiology setting. You will have a professional attitude, be able to work as part of a team and an interest in applied research.
The appointee will be based in the Scottish Microbial Reference Laboratories, which are co-located in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The primary base will be the Scottish HPV Reference Laboratory (SHPVRL) but there will be opportunities to work and gain experience from across all Reference Laboratories in NHS Lothian. The appointee will be involved with delivery of laboratory services and associated research. The department offers opportunities to engage in continued professional development and further study.
**Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
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 Dr Kate Cuschieri (Scottish HPV Reference Lab). Kate.Cuschieri@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk. 0131 242 6039