234564 (MG) Specialist Biomedical Scientist or Trainee Specialist Biomedical Scientist

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Department of Laboratory Medicine, Biochemistry, NHS Lothian Biochemistry (Band 6/Annex 21) Specialist Biomedical Scientist 2 posts available - WGH Biochemistry

This is an opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our NHS Lothian team in Blood Science. Candidates with HCPC registration and sufficient laboratory experience at Biomedical Scientist level (for example Specialist Portfolio) in Blood Science will be considered for the Band 6 post. Candidates with HCPC registration who lack relevant laboratory experience equivalent to a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, and are willing to undertake the IBMS Portfolio in Blood Sciences or Biochemistry, will also be considered for this post under Agenda for Change Annexe 21.

There are three adult acute hospitals and a specialist paediatric hospital within NHS Lothian. Blood Science discipline Laboratory Services are provided from Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital and St. Johns Livingston with these posts being at SJH and RIE. WGH Biochemistry department is a fast paced and busy department not only housing core Automated Biochemistry, but also some specialist areas for example Proteins, Inherited Metabolic Diseases and GI areas.

Candidate Profile

Our ideal candidates will have experience working in a Laboratory Medicine Laboratory as a BMS Biochemistry, with an interest in the development and improvement of services. After suitable training the successful candidate will be required, after competency review, to undertake 24/7 duties in the appropriate departments and be flexible to provide cross-site cover when needed. Working hours are 37 per week average including evenings, weekends and overnight working when suitably trained.

Eligibility and Security

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. The post holder must have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not a current PVG member, an application will be made to Disclosure Scotland.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a 'regulated role', your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details, see Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Compensation

For trainees covered by Annex 21 where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows:

• 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 the 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.

Important Employer Statements

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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