# Lead Biomedical Scientist – Blood Sciences and Transfusion > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Western Isles. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-biomedical-scientist-blood-sciences-and-transfusion/a6f74370-5ed7-4628-af6b-2eeb7f4c24ae - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/lead-biomedical-scientist-blood-sciences-and-transfusion/a6f74370-5ed7-4628-af6b-2eeb7f4c24ae.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Western Isles - **Location:** Western Isles Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £52,845 - £61,466 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - **Closing date:** 2026-10-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-30T08:59:35.473Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=268540 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=268540 - **Employer website:** https://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 258127 - Salary: Band 7 (£52,845 - £61,466) - Job closing date: 14/10/2026 - Job Type: Healthcare Sciences - Location: Western Isles Hospital - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 36 - Job posted date: 30/09/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles - Department: Laboratory ### Lead Biomedical Scientist – Blood Sciences and Transfusion ### Band 7 52,845 - £61,466 per annum ### Plus £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance ### 36 Hours per Week ### Permanent post The Clinical Laboratory Service of NHS Western Isles is seeking an experienced HCPC Biomedical Scientist to join our enthusiastic and progressive team in the Laboratory at the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. The successful applicant will be joining the Laboratory at an exciting time as a new managed service contract has recently been started, with new equipment and enabling works delivered throughout 2026. This will bring a variety of training opportunities, and the post holder will help to shape service delivery throughout the duration of the contract. The post holder will have experience in all aspects of Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion. A suitable applicant with a Biochemistry or Haematology background who is willing to cross train will be considered. As the Lead Biomedical Scientist for Blood Sciences & Transfusion, the post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and analytical work of the department. They will be required to carry out a broad range of routine laboratory techniques including involvement with the laboratory’s Point of Care Service. Duties will also include development of staff, writing departmental policies and standard operating procedures. The department is engaged in a modernisation program and the successful applicant will work with the Laboratory Services Manager to deliver this. The Western Isles provide an excellent environment in which to live and work, with low pollution, low housing costs and low crime rates. The islands boast amazing scenery and some of the most diverse wildlife in the UK. Outdoor pursuits are easily accessed, with hiking, surfing and cycling being popular pastimes. For further information on this post The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses. All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. ### Closing Date 7th October 2026 AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own. - Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. - Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers. - Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. E-mail Correspondence - Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. - Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates relating to your application. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues ### Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AF ### Band 7 £52,845 - £61,466 per annum ### 36 hours per week The Clinical Laboratory Service of the Western Isles NHS Board is seeking an experienced HCPC Biomedical Scientist to join our enthusiastic and progressive team in the Laboratory at the Western Isles Hospital, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. The successful applicant will be joining the Laboratory at an exciting time as a new managed service contract has recently been started, with new equipment and enabling works delivered throughout 2026. This will bring a variety of training opportunities and the post holder will help to shape service delivery throughout the duration of the contract. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool. ### For further information on this post, please contact Joel Briggs, Laboratory Manager Tel: 01851 708294 or email joel.briggs1@nhs.scot ### The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses. ### All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk along with a job description. ### Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. ### CLOSING DATE: 14/10/2026 E-mail Correspondence- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates relating to your application. ## Documents - [Job Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1204120&JobId=268540) - [Working in the Western Isles 2026 (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1201478&JobId=268540) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.