233595 (EGPP) Specialist Biomedical Scientist

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Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6)

The Royal Infirmary Edinburgh Department of Laboratory Medicine Infection Science (Bacteriology) Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) Applications are invited from suitably experienced and motivated individuals to fill the role of Specialist Biomedical Scientist. We are looking for HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with significant Bacteriology experience that have completed their IBMS Specialist Diploma in Microbiology.

For applicants applying for Band 6 Annex 21, these candidates, if successful, will be required to complete their Specialist Portfolio and the schedule of in-house training provided within the agreed time scale prior to progression to Band 6 and the salary will be paid at Annex 21 of the A4C Terms & Conditions. The posts are based in the Bacteriology Laboratory within the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Participation in the 24/7 working system is expected. You will participate in Continuing Professional Development. For further information please contact: Linda Mulhern - or

Training and Pay (Annex 21)

• up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
• more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of pay band maximum of the qualified rate of the qualified.
• more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
• more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.

Contact

For further guidance on Annex 21 - please follow this link: Annex 21 - Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees

Linda Mulhern - or