SM148276 - Specialist Biomedical Scientist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with Specialist Portfolio and experience of working in an NHS hospital laboratory (11 month fixed term maternity cover position).
Our modern, progressive and well equipped laboratory is the main provider of services to NHS Grampian. The department serves a population of ~600,000 people and carries out in excess of 8 million tests per annum.
Successful candidates will be expected to participate in the Continuous Processing Shift system currently in operation which is EWTD compliant and attracts suitable remuneration.
The Department is approved by IBMS/HCPC as a training laboratory and is UKAS accredited. Participation in CPD activities is actively encouraged and funding for further postgraduate study is available.
To arrange an informal visit or discuss the above post further, please contact: Emma Parkins, Chief Biomedical Scientist, Dr Grays laboratory, emma.parkins@nhs.scot or telephone 01343567320.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for SM148276 - Specialist Biomedical Scientist roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,831 - £46,100 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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