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As a major division within the NHS National Services Scotland, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) plays a vital role not only in the health of the people of Scotland but also on an international scale – through our leading position in new product development, biomedical research and donor services. Our goal is to maintain the highest standards to patient care whilst remaining internationally competitive.
Applications are invited from Biomedical Scientists registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) to join the Patient Services team based in the Scottish National Blood Transfusion department in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. This busy department provides a blood banking and red cell reference service for the hospitals in Inverness and the Highlands. This post offers the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of work undertaken in blood banking and red cell investigation sections of the department. The successful applicants will join a team of highly skilled and motivated Biomedical Scientists working in those sections. The applicant will be trained to lone work during their time with the department and will be expected to participate in the 24/7/365 shift service.
Applicants must have completed the IBMS Registration Portfolio. Applicants working towards state registration will be considered. For staff currently working in a Health Care environment active participation in CPD are both supported and encouraged. You will undergo training as appropriate for the requirements of the position.
NHS Agenda for Change terms and conditions apply to this post based on experience and qualifications.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure Scotland check.
Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Candidates must have current HCPC registration at the time of applying.
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits.
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Sarah McCubbin, Blood Bank Laboratory Manager on 0131 275 6000 or email sarah.mccubbin@nhs.net. Alternatively, you can contact the regional head of service Gillian McCarrol on 0141 433 5849 or email gillian.mccarrol@nhs.net
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is 21st November 2019
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies