Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Na h-Eileanan an Iar, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

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    NHS Scotland Na h-Eileanan an Iar, United Kingdom

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    Permanent
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    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

    2 Permanent posts

    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 two Biomedical Scientists 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 holders would be expected to participate in, under the supervision of Section Leads and the Laboratory Services Manager.

    The post holders will have experience in either Blood Sciences or Microbiology. Rotations 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

    All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the SHOW website: along with a job description and an application form. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

    All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on 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

    Any further queries please contact Tel:

    Closing Date 22nd April 2024