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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals for the post of Specialist Biomedical Scientist within the Haematology Department, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow. This is a fixed term post for a period of 1 year.
A comprehensive analytical, interpretive and clinical advisory Haematology service is provided from three sites in North Glasgow – Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI), Stobhill ACH (STB) and Gartnavel General Hospital (GGH). In addition to the routine workload, the Haemato-oncology Laboratory at GGH provides a secondary and tertiary referral immunophenotying service and stem cell processing facilities.
This is a non-rotational post based in the Haemato-oncology section of the laboratory. You will be expected to perform a variety of analytical tests and complex procedures, including the processing and issuing of cellular therapy products and flow cytometry analysis on samples to aid in the diagnosis of haematological neoplasms. You will also assist in the on-going developmental work of the Department.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
* Fixed-term Contract for a duration of 1 year
* North Glasgow (Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI), Stobhill ACH (STB) and Gartnavel General Hospital (GGH)
* The working pattern for this post is Monday – Friday 0900 -1700. The post holder will be required to work flexibly according to the needs of the Haemato-Oncology department, but this does not involve participation in the 24-hour working arrangement of the Haematology Department.
* Full-time position (37 hours per week)
Key responsibilities:
This is a non-rotational post based in the Haemato-oncology section of the laboratory. The post holder will be expected to ensure that the necessary competencies, skills and knowledge are updated and maintained and work as follows:
* Perform a variety of Haematological analytical tests and complex procedures, including the processing and issuing of cellular therapy products and performing flow cytometry analysis.
* Interpret, validate, authorise and report results.
* Instigate and recommend appropriate tests to senior colleagues.
* Report urgent results directly to clinical staff and where indicated to the Department medical staff.
* Liaise with other staff to ensure that the Department provides an efficient cost effective service.
* Monitor the quality of the analytical results and procedures.
* Supervise untrained and unqualified staff when necessary.
* Participate in research projects and to assist in the on-going developmental work of the Department.
* Be responsible for the first line maintenance, and quality control of all equipment and reagents etc within the section to which you have been assigned.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Essential criteria are:
* Must have an appropriate BSc Honours degree or equivalent acceptable for the Health and Care Professions Council Registration.
* Must be registered to practice as a Biomedical Scientist with the HCPC.
* Participation in an approved Continuing Professional Development Scheme.
Desirable criteria are:
* Should have a minimum of two years post registration practical experience of working in a Haematology laboratory and possess or be working towards the IBMS Specialist Portfolio in a relevant discipline.
* Must have knowledge of SOPs and local and divisional policies and procedures including Health and Safety.
* Knowledge of laboratory computing procedures.
* Previous work in a Haematology Laboratory/Stem cell Laboratory or with flow cytometry
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Gillian McGaffin, Consultant Clinical Scientist, On 0141 242 7709 or email gillian.mcgaffin2@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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