Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Stornoway, United Kingdom - NHS Western Isles

Description

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.

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Band 6 £37,831 - £46,100 per annum

Plus £1,279 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

Permanent post

37 hours per week

Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are not registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

The Clinical Laboratory Service of the Western Isles NHS Board is seeking a Biomedical Scientist to join our enthusiastic and progressive team in the Laboratory at the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.

The Laboratory provides a full range of diagnostic services in Haematology, Biochemistry and Microbiology. The department also provides a Blood Transfusion service and supports Point of Care testing at St Brendan's Hospital, Uist and Barra Hospital, The Western Isles Hospital and community. The department is engaged in a modernisation program, which the post holder would be expected to participate in, under the supervision of Section Leads and the Laboratory Services Manager.

The post holder will have experience in either Biochemistry or Haematology although multi-disiplinary training would be an advantage. Rotation through all sections of the Laboratory will be expected once suitable training has been completed. Participation in weekend and out of hours cover is a requirement of the post.

The Western Isles provide an excellent environment in which to live and work, with low pollution, low housing costs and low crime rates. The islands boast amazing scenery and some of the most diverse wildlife in the UK. Outdoor pursuits are easily accessed, with hiking, surfing and cycling being popular pastimes.

For further information on this post, please contact Joel Briggs, Laboratory Manager via email or Tel

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

**This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment*

Closing Date 22nd April 2024