Forth Valley Royal Hospital
A new opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered, Specialist Biomedical Scientist with significant experience working in a Haematology /Blood Transfusion laboratory to join the Haematology/Blood Transfusion department based in Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert. Experience with Sysmex or Grifol analysers will be advantageous.
It is advantageous if the candidate has completed the IBMS Specialist portfolio in either discipline. If a candidate is HCPC registered but does not have a portfolio they would be required to do so in addition to the schedule of in house training provided. This would need completed within the agreed time scale, prior to progression to Band 6 and the salary will be paid at Annex 21 of a band 6 in line with the A4C Terms and Conditions.
Active participation in CPD and opportunities for further study are supported and encouraged. You will be employed to work shifts over 7 days which include public holidays, evening, weekend and overnight shifts as required by the needs of the service.
This is a busy, well equipped department providing Haematology and Blood Transfusion support to the Acute Hospital, Community Hospitals and General Practice in Forth Valley.
The department is UKAS Accredited against ISO15189:2022 and is generally compliant with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations.
For further details please contact Zeshan Mahmood, Haematology deputy manager on 01324 566775 or email or Gillian Mason, Blood Transfusion Deputy Manager on 01324 566777 or e-mail @Visits to the department are encouraged.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
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