Specialist Biomedical Scientist
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Position Overview & Specifications
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.
Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Blood Sciences)
Band 6 - £35,522 - £43,286 per annum
Plus £1,201 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
Permanent post
37.5 hours per week
Please note this post is not suitable for applicants who are not registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
The Clinical Laboratory Service of the Western Isles NHS Board is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our small, friendly and dedicated team in the Blood Sciences Laboratory at the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis.
The island provides an excellent environment in which to live and work, with low pollution, low housing costs and low crime rates. The Western Isles boast amazing scenery and some of the most diverse wildlife in the UK. Outdoor pursuits are easily accessed, with hiking, surfing and cycling being popular pastimes.
The lab is equipped with Coulter DXH 800 Blood count analysers, Sysmex CA 600 Coagulometer, Roche Cobas Chemistry Analysers and a Menarini HA 8160 HPLC analyser for HB A1c. The Lab also supports a well-equipped Point of Care Laboratory on the Western Isles Hospital site and small Point of Care Labs at Benbecula and Barra.
The post holder will have experience in haematology and/or biochemistry and duties will include rotation in to blood transfusion. Participation in the blood sciences and blood transfusion weekend and on-call rota is a requirement of the post.
For further information on this post, please contact Joel Briggs, Laboratory Manager via email joel.briggs1@nhs.scot or Tel 01851 708294
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description
For further details please contact 01851 762027
Closing Date 29th March 2023
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Insurance Carriers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Specialist Biomedical Scientist roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Insurance Carriers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,522 - £43,286 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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