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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Principal Clinical Scientist to support the services provided by NHS Dumfries and Galloway. The successful candidate will work closely alongside a Consultant Medical Biochemist and Consultant Clinical Scientist in our new purpose-built facility at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, providing a Clinical Biochemistry Advisory service to the local population.
The department provides comprehensive Clinical Biochemistry advice to primary and secondary care. You will be expected to participate in all aspects of the department including reporting, clinical enquiries, teaching and audit. An interest in laboratory quality assurance and automation would be beneficial.
It is an exciting time in Dumfries and Galloway as the new District General Hospital opened in December 2017. The hospital is based on the western outskirts of the town. The new hospital will ensure NHS Dumfries and Galloway staff are able to continue to provide high quality clinical care to the population of Dumfries and Galloway in a modern environment.
The region offers beautiful countryside, from rugged cliffs and sandy beaches to forests, hills and rolling plains. There is a wide range of activities on offer, with watersports, fishing, birdwatching, golf, mountain-biking or cycling along the network of rural roads and much more. House prices are low, schools are good and you are within 2 hours of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lake District and Newcastle.
Applicants must have significant Clinical Biochemistry experience with advanced specialist knowledge and interpretive skills. Applicants must be HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist, hold a Masters Degree or equivalent professional experience, completed the nationally accredited Clinical Scientist Sprecialist Training Programme or equivalent professional experience and FRCPath or equivalent professional experience.
The post is intended as part-time (0.4 WTE) however, if you are interested in this post and would like to find out further information about other opportunities within the Health Board, interested applicants are invited to visit the departments and/or discuss the posts further with Dr Kim Heathcote, Consultant Clinical Scientist, Tel. 01387 241469, email kim.heathcote@nhs.scot, or Mr Martyn McAdam, Blood Science Service Manager, Tel. 01387 241012, email Martyn.Mcadam2@nhs.scot.
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INTERNATIONAL NURSES
NHS Dumfries & Galloway can support OSCE Training for international nurses from March 2022 for those who have completed CBT and English language. The following should be highlighted in your application: ~ Evidence of CBT completion date ~ Results of an English language test via IELTS or OET ~ Evidence of starting NMC registration If your application is progressed, documented evidence will be required. If this evidence is not highlighted on your application it will be presumed that you do meet the minimum criteria and will therefore not be shortlisted.
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.