245722 R1 (SM) Specialist Biomedical Scientist

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We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, and hard working HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientists for Band 6 Specialist posts.

All applicants must have relevant histology knowledge and sound practical experience in Histology. All applicants must be HCPC registered and have attained the IBMS Specialist Diploma Portfolio in Cellular Pathology.

As a competent experienced Histologist with a flexible approach to work, you will be required to rotate through all aspects of the service including routine histology laboratories and Immunohistochemistry. There are specialist histology opportunities with rotations in Electron Microscopy, Muscle Histochemistry and Moh’s clinic. Pathology is based at RIE and WGH sites with Moh’s clinic based at NHS Lothian Lauriston site. The department is also extending BMS roles and involvement for BMS Dissection.

The successful applicants would be expected to participate in Continuing Professional Development and there are further education opportunities; academic e.g. MSc and professional e.g. IBMS associated qualifications.

The department runs an on-call rota as it supports the Scottish Liver and Pancreas Transplant Unit as well as the East of Scotland Kidney Transplant Unit. The successful applicants will be required to participate in the Pathology out of Hours service. Joining the current rota when deemed competent.

Public Holiday cover is required and all staff, post holders will participate within this rotation.

For informal discussion please contact Nichola Wilson on 0131 242 7082.

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