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As a vital part of NHS Scotland, NHS National Services Scotland’s purpose is to support Scotland’s Health. We do this by providing a range of specialised support services that enable NHS Boards to focus their efforts on health improvement and delivering world class patient care.
The core purpose of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland. In support of this, the SNBTS Tissues, Cells and Advanced Therapeutics Directorate is committed to a programme that will enhance the service provided to NHSScotland in both clinical and operational areas. SNBTS undertakes research and development which is designed to support the strategic and operational priorities of the organisation, achieve high quality and impact and add value to broader NHS and Governmental objectives.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the SNBTS Tissues, Cells and Advanced Therapeutics (TCAT) Directorate as a TCAT Laboratory Technician. The successful candidate will be expected to play a central role in maintaining the TCAT research and development laboratories, and supporting projects to develop and produce cellular therapeutics.
With an HND or HNC in a relevant scientific discipline, or experience working in a laboratory environment, you will be a motivated individual that is interested in working in a new area of healthcare science. Applicants must be able to demonstrate relevant experience in following protocols, keeping accurate written records of work and working independently while remaining a committed member of a team. Experience of working in an academic or healthcare/clinical laboratory is desirable.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG Scheme Disclosure Scotland check.
Any candidate who have 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.
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 Alison Condie, Research Scientist. alisoncondie@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