via Indeed · 18 September 2026 ·1 day ago

Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) or Trainee Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) (Haematology)

NHS Scotland
Kirkcaldy
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Band 5 £34,544 \- £43,039

Band 6 £43,231 \- £52,679

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists. Candidates with IBMS accredited Biomedical Science BSc Hons or similar, with HCPC registration may also be considered for this post. Newly graduated candidates, if successful, will be required to complete their Specialist Portfolio prior to progression to Band 6\. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate team spirit, initiative, flexibility and have the enthusiasm to train further.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a new facility with state of the art equipment: The core laboratory is equipped with Sysmex haematology and coagulation analysers, connected by Roche cobas 8100 pre analytics and track. The special investigations laboratory is equipped with a Benson Viscometer, Sarstedt Inversa and Tosoh HPLC systems, and the blood bank is equipped with Grifols technology.

This post involves rotation through the various sections within the departments and the post holder will be will be required, following suitable training, to cover the 24/7 laboratory service. Working hours are 37\.0 per week average including evenings, weekends and overnight working when suitably trained.

The department is UKAS accredited and is IBMS approved for Biomedical Scientist training. Active participation in CPD and opportunities for further study are both supported and encouraged.

Informal Enquiries: Marnie Berwick, BMS Manager on 01592 643355 Ext. 28675 or Email: marnie.berwick@nhs.scot

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.

As part of the pre\-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre\-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK websitehere.

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 sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form.

We offer flexible working and family\-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long\-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours.

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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.

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