Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job Description

NHS Scotland:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website – NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Home (nhsaaa.net).

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist within our UKAS accredited Haematology department based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:

37 hrs / week over 7 days which will include working some public holidays (including Christmas/New Year). The department operates a 24/7 shift system which includes working early shift, dayshift, backshift, overnights (lone working) and weekends. This is a contractual requirement for the successful candidate. Until suitably experienced, hours will be predominantly 9am to 10pm. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

The successful candidate will provide specialist testing services, including the analysis of results, using specialist equipment and manual testing methods. They will use professional judgement to assess quality control/technical failures therefore ensuring the consistent quality of patient results whilst complying with UKAS ISO 15189:2022 standards.

In addition to performing specialist testing, the candidate will answer enquiries from clinical staff, give advice on tests and specimen types and give results and reference ranges whilst always following departmental guidelines and procedures.

There is a robust departmental quality team which constantly strives to improve processes ensuring optimal performance and reliability of patient results.

The department operates busy Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Immunology laboratories, which the successful candidate will rotate through as well as the satellite lab at University Hospital Ayr.

The laboratory is well equipped with modern analytical equipment on both hospital sites. We also have a small but modern automated Immunology section providing allergy and autoimmune testing. Computing throughout, is by Clinisys Winpath Enterprise system.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

Applicants must hold a BSc (Honours) degree in Biomedical Sciences, or an equivalent qualification, along with a Specialist Diploma in Haematology or demonstrable experience working at a specialist level. The degree must be accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and approved for Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration. Applicants are advised to contact the IBMS State Registration Unit (12 Coldbath Square, London, EC1R 5HL; Tel: ) to confirm degree accreditation prior to submitting an application.

Candidates who have not completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Haematology (including Blood Transfusion) may be appointed as a trainee at Band 6 in line with Agenda for Change Annex 21. Comprehensive on-the-job training will be provided, with opportunities to undertake further study up to MSc level.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Margaret McGovern, Haematology & Blood Transfusion Services Manager at .

RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

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, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case by case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.