228270 Specialist Biomedical Scientist (AJM)

Scottish Mycobacteria Reference Laboratory

Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6/ Annex 21)

HOURS: 37 (1 WTE)

Permanent

Please note this is a Trainee post, therefore Annex 21 applies

Applications are invited from suitably experienced and motivated individuals to fill the role of Specialist Biomedical Scientist. We are looking for HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with significant Microbiology experience that have completed their IBMS Specialist Diploma in Microbiology. Experience of working in a Containment Level 3 environment is desirable but not essential.

For applicants applying for Band 6 Annex 21, these candidates, if successful, will be required to complete their Specialist Portfolio (or equivalent) and the schedule of in-house training provided within the agreed time scale prior to progression to Band 6 and the salary will be paid at Annex 21 of the A4C Terms & Conditions.

This post is based in the Scottish Mycobacteria Reference Laboratory which is integrated and co-located within the NHS Lothian Mycobacteria Laboratory at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The successful candidate will contribute to the work performed by both of these laboratories.

The hours for this post will be between 9-5 Monday to Friday exact hours can be discussed.

You will participate in Continuing Professional Development.

For further information please contact Linda Mulhern - or

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.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

For trainees covered by Annex 21 where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows:

• 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.

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.