Laboratory Services Manager (Ref: 223442)
Substantive
Full Time – 37 hours per week plus on-call
Band 8A* - Salary Range £62,681 - £67,665 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum (pro rata)
Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to manage our Laboratory Services.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working at a senior level within an UK NHS Hospital and will have demonstrable leadership and managerial skills.
You will be able to bring a dynamic and enthusiastic approach to the role and will have proven knowledge and skills in Blood Transfusion Science.
The laboratory provides Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Microbiology services during normal working hours as well as providing an full out of hours on-call service for Acute and Planned Care within the Gilbert Bain Hospital. We also provide weekday laboratory cover for Shetland’s Primary Care services
If you are a motivated team player with the relevant UK NHS experience, and ability to work autonomously, then we would love to hear from you.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life
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For an informal discussion, please contact Lucy Wilson, lucy.wilson@nhs.scot 01595 74 3039
Closing date: 21st September 2025
Interview date: W/B 6th October 2025
*This post has been provisionally banded under Agenda for Change and is subject to review
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