What are the responsibilities and job description for the 213657 (KA) Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Annex 21) position at NHS Lothian?
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Department of Laboratory Medicine, Biochemistry, NHS Lothian
Biochemistry (Band 6/6U) Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Blood Sciences, NHS Lothian
5 posts available
SJH Biochemistry x2
RIE Biochemistry x1
WGH Haematology/Blood Bank x1
RIE Combined Reception/Referrals lead x1
This is an opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our NHS Lothian team in Blood Science.
Candidates with HCPC registration and sufficient laboratory experience at Biomedical Scientist level (for example Specialist Portfolio) in Blood Science will be considered for the Band 6 post.
Candidates with HCPC registration - who lack relevant laboratory experience equivalent to a Specialist Biomedical Scientist- and are willing to undertake the IBMS Portfolio in Blood Sciences, Biochemistry or Heamatology/Transfusion, will also be considered for this post under Agenda for Change Annexe 21.
There are 3 adult acute hospitals and a specialist Paediatric hospital within NHS Lothian. Blood Science discipline Laboratory Services are provided from Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital and St John’s Livingston with these posts being at SJH and RIE. We are looking for multiple individuals across our 3 acute sites for Biochemistry, Haematology/Blood Bank and Combined Reception/Referrals
Our ideal candidates will have experience working in a Laboratory Medicine Laboratory as a BMS in the relevant Blood Science discipline, with an interest in development of services. After suitable training the successful candidate will be required, after competency review, to undertake 24/7 duties in the appropriate departments and be flexible to provide cross site cover when needed. Working hours are 37 per week average including evenings, weekends and overnight working when suitably trained.
The Combined Reception/Referrals lead is a new post and is anticipated to be a core hours only post and will take the lead with Training and development of our team of Biomedical Support workers within the Combined Reception area as well as lead on developing a single referrals process in time for implementing our new laboratory computer system.
Please indicate your preferred post in your application, failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
For further information or to arrange a visit contact
Fiona Rennie SJH ()
Una Jarrold RIE ()
Heather Fife RIE ()
Sarah Augley WGH ()
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.
The email address you provide will be used for notifications. Please check your Junk and Spam inboxes as notifications may go directly to these.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .
Department of Laboratory Medicine, Biochemistry, NHS Lothian
Biochemistry (Band 6/6U) Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Blood Sciences, NHS Lothian
5 posts available
SJH Biochemistry x2
RIE Biochemistry x1
WGH Haematology/Blood Bank x1
RIE Combined Reception/Referrals lead x1
This is an opportunity for a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our NHS Lothian team in Blood Science.
Candidates with HCPC registration and sufficient laboratory experience at Biomedical Scientist level (for example Specialist Portfolio) in Blood Science will be considered for the Band 6 post.
Candidates with HCPC registration - who lack relevant laboratory experience equivalent to a Specialist Biomedical Scientist- and are willing to undertake the IBMS Portfolio in Blood Sciences, Biochemistry or Heamatology/Transfusion, will also be considered for this post under Agenda for Change Annexe 21.
There are 3 adult acute hospitals and a specialist Paediatric hospital within NHS Lothian. Blood Science discipline Laboratory Services are provided from Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Western General Hospital and St John’s Livingston with these posts being at SJH and RIE. We are looking for multiple individuals across our 3 acute sites for Biochemistry, Haematology/Blood Bank and Combined Reception/Referrals
Our ideal candidates will have experience working in a Laboratory Medicine Laboratory as a BMS in the relevant Blood Science discipline, with an interest in development of services. After suitable training the successful candidate will be required, after competency review, to undertake 24/7 duties in the appropriate departments and be flexible to provide cross site cover when needed. Working hours are 37 per week average including evenings, weekends and overnight working when suitably trained.
The Combined Reception/Referrals lead is a new post and is anticipated to be a core hours only post and will take the lead with Training and development of our team of Biomedical Support workers within the Combined Reception area as well as lead on developing a single referrals process in time for implementing our new laboratory computer system.
Please indicate your preferred post in your application, failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
For further information or to arrange a visit contact
Fiona Rennie SJH ()
Una Jarrold RIE ()
Heather Fife RIE ()
Sarah Augley WGH ()
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.
The email address you provide will be used for notifications. Please check your Junk and Spam inboxes as notifications may go directly to these.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: .
- Please note this is a Trainee post, therefore Annex 21 applies*
- up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
- more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate of the qualified.
- more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate.
- more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.
