251783 (GH) Specialist Biomedical Scientist or Trainee Specialist Biomedical Scientist

About the role

The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Biochemistry/Serology, NHS Lothian is seeking a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join their team in Blood Science. The role is available as a Band 6 or Band 6U position.

Responsibilities

• Experience working in a Laboratory Medicine Laboratory as a BMS Biochemistry/Serology
• Interest in developing and improving services
• Undertake 24/7 duties in appropriate departments
• Flexible to provide cross-site cover when needed

Requirements

• HCPC registration and sufficient laboratory experience at Biomedical Scientist level (Specialist Portfolio)
• Laboratory experience equivalent to a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for Band 6U
• Willingness to undertake the IBMS Portfolio in Blood Sciences or Biochemistry for Band 6U

Qualifications

• HCPC registration

Skills

• Experience in laboratory medicine
• Interest in service development
• Flexibility and adaptability

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and busy department
• Participation in an equipment refresh and implementation of a new LIMS in 2026/2027

Pay

• Pay will not be affected by the reduction in the full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week effective from 1st April 2026

Schedule

• Flexible working hours to accommodate 24/7 duties and cross-site cover

Additional Information

• Disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodiversity are supported with reasonable adjustments
• Legal requirement for individuals to demonstrate relevant permission to work in the United Kingdom
• Criminal records check requirements may change due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025
• Trainees covered by Annex 21 may receive pay adjustments based on the duration of their training