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 to be 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 zeshan.mahmood@nhs.scot or Gillian Mason, Blood Transfusion Deputy Manager on 01324 566777 or e‑mail gillian.mason@nhs.scot. 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 www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre‑employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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