Specialist Biomedical Scientist

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF

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An opportunity has arisen for a self‑motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team at NHS Borders. Candidates must be HCPC registered with post‑registration experience and have completed or be at least half way through an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry (or Blood Sciences) or equivalent.

You will be required to take part in the 24/7 shift pattern on completion of competencies.

The Borders General Hospital sits in a beautiful rural setting with a train link to Edinburgh within walking distance.

In person interviews will be held on site on 10th March.

For additional information please contact Caroline Thompson (Lab Manager) on or Chemistry Section Manager on  alternatively you can email any questions to caroline.thompsont.

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.

For more details on these changes please visit Disclosure Scotland Changes.

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.

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We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

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.