Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist-Biochemistry
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Position Overview & Specifications
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North Glasgow Biochemistry are seeking to recruit an experienced and motivated Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team. The department has a number of highly specialised areas including the Scottish Trace Element and Micronutrient Diagnostic and Research Laboratory (STEMDRL). The total workload amounts to >10 million analyses of >180 different tests, making the department one of the largest in the UK.
The successful applicant will join a friendly team of Specialist Biomedical Scientists & support staff and will be responsible providing training and direct supervision to trainees within the department. Candidates therefore should have extensive experience of mentoring both IBMS state registration and specialist portfolios. The department covers a range of specialist areas and candidates would be expected to demonstrate a working knowledge of discipline specific procedures (e.g. Automated Core section, Specialist Biochemistry, GCMS, Vitamins and Trace Elements).
The department is fully committed to continued professional and personal development and will support the successful applicant in achieving their full potential.
Potential candidates must have as a minimum:- HCPC registration as a biomedical scientist.
- Evidence of ongoing continuing professional development.
- Possession of a relevant Master of Science degree or equivalent.
- Skills relevant to the roll of a senior BMS.
We would welcome applicants who are awaiting examination results in September to apply although any offer of post would be dependent on achieving a pass result.
Informal Contact: Rosie Leung, 0141-242-9562, Chuiha.leung@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £46,244 - £53,789 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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