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Biomedical Scientist (Microbiology), Lanark
Client:
NHS Lanarkshire
Location:
Lanark, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
37e60fba4c8f
Job Views:
4
Posted:
30.03.2025
Expiry Date:
14.05.2025
Job Description:
The Role
NHS Lanarkshire are looking to recruit a Biomedical Scientist to work across all three acute NHSL sites.
As a Biomedical Scientist you will process a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory diagnostic investigations in Microbiology using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples and provide advice to clinicians and other healthcare staff as to appropriateness of tests and time-scales. You will be responsible for your own work and use specialist training to operate complex equipment and solve problems, act as a mentor to less experienced Biomedical Scientists, and participate in training/supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants.
What we'll need you to bring
* State registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory (HCPC)
* BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent, which is acceptable for Health Professions Council registration.
* Formal evidence of specialist knowledge of a range of discipline-specific procedures.
* 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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It would be great if you also have
* Specialist knowledge of Microbiology
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Microbiology within NHS Lanarkshire Wide. The working pattern for this role: Participation in backshift, evening, weekend and on-call is required.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description.
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