Specialist Biomedical Scientist-Biochemistry
Work Model
📍 Paisley, Scotland
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
Role Overview & Responsibilities
The shift pattern is day, night, weekend and back shift and is undertaken from RAH and IRH.
The Department of Clyde Clinical Biochemistry provides services from three sites across the Clyde Sector - the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH) and the Vale of Leven Hospital (VOL). The total workload amounts to greater than 7 million analyses of more than 120 different tests.
As a dedicated Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will be working within a highly specialist technical service within the laboratory. You will rotate through the sections of the laboratory, including Core Biochemistry, Metabolic and Point of Care. In addition, you will be expected to attend Diabetic Clinics and interact with patients, you must be able to work unsupervised. You will also be required to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues in order to provide a comprehensive Biochemistry service essential for effective diagnosis, treatment and monitoring.
You must be organised and professional at all times and ensure the work is undertaken efficiently, to provide a high quality, timely service.
It is essential you have a Honours Degree in Biomedical Science and current registration with the HCPC. NHS Laboratory experience would be desirable.
Informal Contact: Karen Brazier, 0141 314 6098, Karenbrazier1@nhs.net
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.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.
The Department of Clyde Clinical Biochemistry provides services from three sites across the Clyde Sector - the Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH), Inverclyde Royal Hospital (IRH) and the Vale of Leven Hospital (VOL). The total workload amounts to greater than 7 million analyses of more than 120 different tests.
As a dedicated Specialist Biomedical Scientist you will be working within a highly specialist technical service within the laboratory. You will rotate through the sections of the laboratory, including Core Biochemistry, Metabolic and Point of Care. In addition, you will be expected to attend Diabetic Clinics and interact with patients, you must be able to work unsupervised. You will also be required to work as part of a team and communicate effectively with colleagues in order to provide a comprehensive Biochemistry service essential for effective diagnosis, treatment and monitoring.
You must be organised and professional at all times and ensure the work is undertaken efficiently, to provide a high quality, timely service.
It is essential you have a Honours Degree in Biomedical Science and current registration with the HCPC. NHS Laboratory experience would be desirable.
Informal Contact: Karen Brazier, 0141 314 6098, Karenbrazier1@nhs.net
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.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.
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