Quality Control Analyst- 141749 Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
This post is a 18 Month Fixed Term position
Quality Control Analyst
About the Organisation:
National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHS Scotland (NHSS) providing support and advice at a strategic and operational level. NSS supports NHSS to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards. Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland. We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.
The post:
As a vital part of NHS Scotland, NHS National Services Scotland’s purpose is to support Scotland’s Health. We do this by providing a range of specialised support services that enable NHS Boards to focus their efforts on health improvement and delivering excellent patient care.
The core purpose of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service is to meet the transfusion needs of patients in Scotland. In support of this, the SNBTS Tissues, Cells and Advanced Therapeutics (TCAT) Directorate is committed to a programme that will enhance the service provided to NHS Scotland in both clinical and operational areas. SNBTS undertakes research and development which is designed to support the strategic and operational priorities of the organisation achieve high quality and impact and add value to broader NHS and Governmental objectives.
The candidate:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the SNBTS TCAT Directorate as a QC Analyst. The successful candidate for this new post will directly involve in the QC testing of a range of tissues, cells and advanced therapeutics and controlled environments. The successful candidate must be educated to degree level. In addition, the post holder must have demonstrable experience resulting in specialist knowledge of a range of procedures and processes, ideally in microbiological and/or biochemical QC testing.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland check.
Any candidate who has lived/worked overseas for more than 12 months in the preceding 5 years will also be required to provide a criminal record check from the appropriate overseas agency.
Location and working pattern:
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
Tissues, Cells & Advanced Therapeutics
Pentlands Science Park
Doherty Building
Penicuik
EH26 0PZ
Monday to Friday: 09:00-17:00
Benefits:
Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits
Further information:
Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Stuart Doig, QC Manager or Colin McLean ,QC Manager for an informal discussion about the role at [email protected] or [email protected].
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is 3rd July 2023
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).
We welcome applications from all candidates, however in line with Scottish Government requirement we will be giving priority consideration to NSS Test and Protect core staff who meet the essential criteria for the role.
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as committed participant in the disability confident scheme, guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies
