Biomedical Scientist

3 weeks ago


East Kilbride, United Kingdom NHS Lanarkshire Full time

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will be considered under the Annex 21 training programme where whilst undergoing training they will be paid 70% of the top of Band 6 (£32,270.00) and on completion of training will then move on to Band 6 scale.

The Role

Process a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory diagnostic investigations in Haematology/Blood Transfusion using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples.

Provides advice to clinicians and other healthcare staff as to appropriateness of tests and time-scales.

Responsible for own work and uses specialist training to operate complex equipment and solve problems.

Acts as a mentor to less experienced Biomedical Scientists and participates in training /supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

What we'll need you to bring

State HCPC registration with the Health Professions Council is mandatory. 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.

It would be great if you also have

Specialist Diploma in either Haematology/ Blood Transfusion/Blood Science or evidence to demonstrate working towards completion Licentiate of the Institute of Biomedical Science Previous experience of working as a biomedical scientist in an NHS clinical laboratory environment Team worker Good communication skills Good organisational skills Participate in out of hours service Undertake some back shifts at other hospital sites when required

Contract type

Permanent 

Part Time

22.3 hours

Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.. 

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Haematology Department, within University Hospital Hairmyres. 

The working pattern for this role will be Rotational shifts 5/7. 

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out a bit 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 (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )

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. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .



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