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We are seeking a trainee Biomedical Scientist with an IBMS accredited Biomedical Science degree. This is an opportunity to join us working in our new purpose built and state of the art hospital with views across the countryside, in the Blood Science laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist.
Candidates will be enthusiastic, outgoing, motivated and innovative, with good organisational skills and well developed communication skills.
The Blood Sciences department provides a clinical laboratory service to NHS Dumfries & Galloway 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dumfries & Galloway has a population of 150,000 people with approximately 300,000 samples analysed in Biochemistry, 230,000 samples analysed in Haematology and 17,000 samples in Blood Transfusion.
The laboratory holds UKAS ISO15189 accreditation and is compliant with BSQR. You will rotate in all areas of the laboratory including Biochemistry Automation, Biochemistry Manual, Haematology Automation (FBC and Coagulation), Special Investigations, Morphology and Blood Transfusion. The department utilizes a wide range of analytical equipment, of which you will be required to become proficient in after suitable training, following Departmental SOPs.
Applications are welcomed from individuals whom have an IBMS accredited degree or equivalent in Biomedical Science. Consideration will be given to applicants who are HCPC registered but lack relevant laboratory experience equivalent to a Specialist Biomedical Scientist and are willing to undertake the IBMS Specialist Diploma (in either Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology with Hospital Transfusion Practice or Blood Sciences). These candidates, if successful, will be required to complete their Specialist Portfolio in post prior to progression to Band 6. During the period of training, Annex 21 will be applied to post, where the successful candidate will be paid a percentage of the fully qualified rate as follows: Year 1: 65% of the pay band maximum; Year 2: 70% of the pay band maximum; Year 3: 75% of the pay band maximum. Consideration will also be given to individuals who have HCPC registration and have an IBMS Specialist Diploma (or equivalent experience), with the individual starting at Band 6.
This post will require the successful applicant to obtain Standard Disclosure Clearance.
Informal enquiries to :
Martyn.Mcadam2@nhs.scot Tel: 01387 241012
hayley.irving@nhs.scot Tel: 01387 241458