Job details
- Job reference: 257404
- Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
- Job closing date: 03/09/2026
- Job Type: Healthcare Sciences
- Location: University Hospital Crosshouse
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 20/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Department: Microbiology Department
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, to join the Microbiology Department, University Hospital Crosshouse.
Hours and Shift Pattern:
Hours: 36hrs on average per week working a contractual shift system and on-call service covering the 24hour period 7 days per week.
Participation in the Public Holiday rosters is required.
This post is offered on a permanent basis
What you will do:
The post is fully rotational through each of our laboratories (CL3, Blood Cultures, General bench, Enteric, Mycology, Urines, Serology/Virology and Molecular) and you will receive thorough training and gain experience in a wide range of techniques. Active participation in CPD and opportunities for further study are both supported and encouraged.
After a period of familiarisation, the post-holder will be required to work within the department’s seven day service and the out of hours service.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You should be an enthusiastic and motivated individual, with an IBMS accredited Honours Degree and IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology or provide evidence of experience working at specialist level.
Consideration will also be given to candidates who possess an IBMS accredited Honours degree in Biomedical Science or a newly qualified Biomedical Scientist (under Annex 21) who would receive full specialised training and be expected to complete the IBMS registration portfolio and/or the Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Full UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact please contact Lisa Hunter, Microbiology Laboratory Manager, Tel-01563 827421 email-Lisa.Hunter2@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
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. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
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