Specialist Healthcare Scientist (BMS 1)About the Organisation:National Services Scotland (NSS) is a national NHS Board operating right at the heart of NHS Scotland providing invaluable support and advice at a strategic and operational level.
NSS supports customers to deliver their services more efficiently and effectively and we offer shared services on a national scale using best-in-class systems and standards.
Our priority is always the same – to improve the health and well-being of the people of Scotland.
We do this by working in partnership with colleagues across Health and Social Care to deliver fit for purpose solutions and systems, delivering high quality services that help our stakeholders to free up resources so they can be re-invested into essential services.The Post:The Scottish national blood transfusion service (SNBTS) plays a vital role as part of NHS Scotland.
NHS National Services Scotland's mission is to enable and support the delivery of better care working in partnership.
We do this by providing a range of specialized support services that enable NHS boards to focus their efforts on delivering health improvement and patient care.
Suitable applicants are invited to join a hard-working team in Blood Bank / Immunohaematology sections of the Transfusion Centre.The Candidate:Applications are invited from Biomedical Scientists registered with the HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council).
Qualified Biomedical Scientists are preferred for this post however applicants with an Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) accredited honours degree, who are in the process of applying for HCPC registration or who meet the criteria for undertaking a training program using the IBMS Registration portfolio, will be considered for the post of Trainee Biomedical Scientist.This post offers the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of work undertaken in the Blood Bank / Immunohaematology sections of the Transfusion Centre.
The successful applicant will join a team of highly skilled and motivated Biomedical Scientists working in those sections.During this period, you will undergo training as appropriate.
Those requiring training for HCPC registration will be supported towards achieving this.In the Blood Bank a 24/7 shift roster is in operation and permanent post holders in that area must participate.
Agenda for Change remuneration rates for shift working apply.