Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Job title:

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Company

NHS Scotland

Job description

Description:An opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist within the andrology team at the Edinburgh Fertility Centre, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The department provides a comprehensive range of services for the diagnosis and treatment of people with fertility related issues.This is a patient-facing role and you will work within the ISO 15189 accredited Reproductive Medicine Laboratory, which provides a diagnostic andrology service. The successful candidate will also be trained in procedures relating to sperm cryopreservation and processing samples for fertility treatment.We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist (or Band 6 Annex 21) with meticulous attention to detail. Applicants must have relevant knowledge and practical experience working in an ISO 15189 accredited laboratory.As an experienced Biomedical Scientist, you will have a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a small laboratory team within a clinical multidisciplinary setting.It is desirable that Band 6 Annex 21 applicants have commenced the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in andrology or the relevant ARCS specialist module in andrology. For applicants applying for a Band 6 Annex 21 position, if successful, you will be supported to complete the appropriate specialist qualification. A schedule of in-house training will be provided and the specialist qualification will be completed within the agreed timescale prior to progression to Band 6 with the salary paid at Annex 21 as per AfC Terms and Conditions.This is a permanent, full-time post (37 hours per week) with the core working pattern being Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:00pm and Friday 8:00 3:30pm.Please note that this can be a training post, therefore Annex 21 applies
For guidance on Annex 21 please follow this link: Annex 21 Arrangements for pay and banding of trainees – NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook | NHS EmployersFor more information, please contact Laura Wales ([email protected] or 0131 242 2462).
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.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.

Expected salary

£39912 – 48635 per year

Location

Edinburgh

Job date

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:16:51 GMT

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