Job description
Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme where whilst undergoing training they will be paid 70% of the top of Band 6 (£32,270) and on completion of training will then move on to Band 6 scale.
Job Purpose
Process a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory diagnostic investigations in Pathology using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples.
- Provides advice to clinicians and other healthcare staff as to appropriateness of tests and time-scales.
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Responsible for own work and uses specialist training to operate complex equipment and solve problems.
- Acts as a mentor to less experienced Biomedical Scientists and participates in training /supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
Knowledge, Training and/or Experience to do the job
State registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory.
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BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent, which is acceptable for Health Professions Council registration.
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Formal evidence of specialist knowledge of a range of discipline specific procedures.
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Evidence of continuing professional development, for example, a specialist portfolio of development, attendance at specialist courses, training on new instrumentation and learning through reflective practice.
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For those staff reporting cervical cytology, the NHS Cervical Screening Programme Certificate in Cervical Cytology and compliance with NHSCSP guidelines is mandatory.
- There is a requirement to participate in an Annual Joint Review process.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Lianne Duffy on [email protected]
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact Devon.Westwater@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
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