Specialist/Trainee Biomedical Scientist (LW) - #144601

We are looking for 1.5 WTE individuals who are good team players to work in this busy progressive department. Applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists. Applicants will also be considered for a trainee post; with a BSc Hons in Biomedical Science and HCPC registration preferably attained with in a medical microbiology setting.

The department has an annual workload of approximately 230,000 specimens and workforce of 47 staff members. The department holds full ISO 15189, UKAS accreditation and is approved for training by NES, HCPC and IBMS. Active participation in CPD and opportunities for further personal development are essential and supported.

A specialist portfolio in medical microbiology is advantageous as is demonstrable microbiology laboratory experience.

Trainee Specialist Biomedical Scientist applicants must provide evidence that they hold HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist and where they have not yet completed the specialist portfolio will follow an in-service training programme, whilst performing technical diagnostic work, to complete the Specialist Microbiology portfolio (within 2 years). During this period you will be paid on Band 5 and following completion of the portfolio you will move to band 6. You will be required to extend your out of hours working to include on call when training and competence is completed.

For informal enquiries, please contact Jenny Smith or Kim Sugden on 01592 643355 ext. 20726 or Email: [email protected] [email protected]

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application. 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 Fife welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

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.