Applications are invited from Health and Care Professions Council state registered Biomedical Scientists to join our team providing a comprehensive Histopathology and Diagnostic Cytology Service in the Central Scotland area. The post will be based at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. The department is a well equipped laboratory with recent investment in automatic microtomes and ergonomic laboratory benches in some areas of the lab. A new ICC lab equipped with 3 benchmark Ultra staining platforms was installed in the last year. The department provides support to the MOHs micrographic clinic. A Rapid on Site Evaluation (ROSE) for EBUS samples has just commenced. – experience in these techniques is not necessary as full training shall be given The department is part of the national LIMS project and application from candidates with an interest in LIMS/Laboratory IT would be welcome. Applicants must have; A BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent, which is acceptable for HCPC registration and either completion or working towards the Institute of Biomedical Science registration portfolio. Formal evidence of specialist knowledge of a range of discipline specific procedures to postgraduate diploma level or equivalent. Evidence of continuing professional development. Visits to the department are encouraged. To arrange a visit or discuss the vacancy further please contact Department Manager Leigh Ritchie on 01324 566643 The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Standard Police Act Disclosure Scotland Check. Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates. NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview. 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.