What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist Biomedical Scientist/ Trainee position at NHS Tayside?
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Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Multidisciplinary) Band 6
Or Trainee Biomedical Scientist (Annex section 21 para 2 (ii))
This is an opportunity for an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work in a busy department which provides a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside and North-East Fife and South Grampian.
The Blood Sciences Department is based on two sites at Ninewells Hospital, a large Teaching hospital and Medical School, Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth.
We are looking for a member of staff that can demonstrate team spirit, initiative, and flexibility and has the enthusiasm to train further. You will be working in a multidisciplinary laboratory with Siemens ADVIA 2120i FBC analysers, ACL TOPS Coagulation analysers, Siemens Atellica Solution and BioRad Blood Transfusion analysers.
Post qualification professional development is encouraged and supported. On attaining appropriate competences, you will join the roster for the Out of Hours sessions which will include weekend, evening, overnight and public holiday duties.
You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and have completed or working towards (Trainee / Annex) the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology, Blood Transfusion or Biochemistry or BBTS Specialist certificate or provide evidence of equivalent prior experience.
Hours of work are: 36 hrs per week
Informal enquiries and visits are actively encouraged
Informal Enquiries To
Layna Heller, Associate Service Manager, Blood Sciences core laboratory. Tel: 01382 660111 Ext 13400
Cara Todd Senior Biomedical Scientist, Blood Sciences laboratory, Perth Royal Infirmary. Tel: 01382 660111 Ext 13225
Pamela Smith, Senior Biomedical Scientist, Blood Transfusion laboratory, Perth Royal Infirmary. Tel: 01382 660111 Ext 13338
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Additional Information For Candidates
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Multidisciplinary) Band 6
Or Trainee Biomedical Scientist (Annex section 21 para 2 (ii))
This is an opportunity for an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work in a busy department which provides a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside and North-East Fife and South Grampian.
The Blood Sciences Department is based on two sites at Ninewells Hospital, a large Teaching hospital and Medical School, Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary, Perth.
We are looking for a member of staff that can demonstrate team spirit, initiative, and flexibility and has the enthusiasm to train further. You will be working in a multidisciplinary laboratory with Siemens ADVIA 2120i FBC analysers, ACL TOPS Coagulation analysers, Siemens Atellica Solution and BioRad Blood Transfusion analysers.
Post qualification professional development is encouraged and supported. On attaining appropriate competences, you will join the roster for the Out of Hours sessions which will include weekend, evening, overnight and public holiday duties.
You must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and have completed or working towards (Trainee / Annex) the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Haematology, Blood Transfusion or Biochemistry or BBTS Specialist certificate or provide evidence of equivalent prior experience.
Hours of work are: 36 hrs per week
Informal enquiries and visits are actively encouraged
Informal Enquiries To
Layna Heller, Associate Service Manager, Blood Sciences core laboratory. Tel: 01382 660111 Ext 13400
Cara Todd Senior Biomedical Scientist, Blood Sciences laboratory, Perth Royal Infirmary. Tel: 01382 660111 Ext 13225
Pamela Smith, Senior Biomedical Scientist, Blood Transfusion laboratory, Perth Royal Infirmary. Tel: 01382 660111 Ext 13338
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Additional Information For Candidates
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