SM154223 - Trainee Biomedical Scientist Aberdeen, Scotland
Job 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.
Trainee Biomedical Scientist (Band 5 – AfC Annex 21)
Biomedical Scientist 1 (Band 5)/ Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6 – AfC Annex 20)
Applications are invited from Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Biomedical Scientists for this full-time and permanent post in the Microbiology (including Virology) Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The Department is registered by both HCPC and IBMS as a training laboratory.
Candidates with an IBMS accredited BSc (Honours) degree in Biomedical Science (or equivalent) leading to HCPC registration will be considered.
This department has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 standard. It provides a comprehensive diagnostic microbiology (including virology) service to NHS Grampian, NHS Orkney and NHS Shetland. The post holder will therefore be expected to have a firm understanding of the full range of diagnostic procedures carried out within the department. Participation in CPD activities is mandatory and progression to attaining the IBMS Specialist qualification is essential.
This post may close early due to the volume of applicants.
To arrange an informal visit or discuss the above posts further, please contact: Lesley Beveridge, BMS 4 on 01224 552445 or email [email protected]
