EG231306 - Chief Biomedical Scientist, Healthcare Sciences

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.

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.

Position: Chief Biomedical Scientist (Band 8A)

Location: Department of Pathology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: Band 8A – £62,681 to £67,665 per annum

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Chief Biomedical Scientist to join our dynamic Pathology team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking and highly skilled individual to lead and support the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services across NHS Grampian, NHS Orkney and NHS Shetland. The laboratory encompasses Histology, Cytology and Immunocytochemistry, providing a crucial service to the region.

Essential Requirements:

• Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registration
• MSc in Biomedical Science
• Extensive specialist knowledge and significant experience as a Senior Biomedical Scientist in a diagnostic Histopathology laboratory

Desirable Qualifications:

• IBMS Certificate or Diploma in Expert Practice

We are looking for a strategic leader with excellent communication and organisational skills who is committed to the highest standards of patient care. You will play a key role in the ongoing development of our services, supporting innovation and quality improvement.

For informal enquiries, please contact Wendy Leaper, BMS4/Laboratory Manager at wendy.leaper@nhs.scot or telephone 01224 552858.

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

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