Biomedical Scientist
NHS TaysideDundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Added 21 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£45,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2113 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £45,900, and NHS Tayside is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
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.
This is an opportunity for an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work in a busy department which provides a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a busy diagnostic department undertaking 400,000 investigations per annum in the Microbiology Laboratory at Ninewells Hospital.
Applicants must have, an HCPC approved degree in Biomedical Science which is acceptable to the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and have successfully completed an IBMS registration portfolio. Candidates must have the ability to work as part of a team. This post is within the 7-Day team in Virology who work 3 days on-off shifts, including weekends & public holidays. The shift timings are 08:00am to 19:15pm.
The Department is approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science and NHS Education Scotland as a training laboratory. The department has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 standards.
Remote interviews are not available due to there being a practical aspect to the interview.
Informal visits are actively encouraged: enquiries to: Rajiv Farmer Service Manager Tel 01382496378 or David Cathcart or Emma Gray- Senior BMS Virology Tel 01382 632079.
Hours of work are: 36 per week
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Additional Information For Candidates
This is an opportunity for an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to work in a busy department which provides a full range of clinical and diagnostic services to NHS Tayside.
Applications are invited from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work in a busy diagnostic department undertaking 400,000 investigations per annum in the Microbiology Laboratory at Ninewells Hospital.
Applicants must have, an HCPC approved degree in Biomedical Science which is acceptable to the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and have successfully completed an IBMS registration portfolio. Candidates must have the ability to work as part of a team. This post is within the 7-Day team in Virology who work 3 days on-off shifts, including weekends & public holidays. The shift timings are 08:00am to 19:15pm.
The Department is approved by the Institute of Biomedical Science and NHS Education Scotland as a training laboratory. The department has UKAS accreditation to ISO 15189 standards.
Remote interviews are not available due to there being a practical aspect to the interview.
Informal visits are actively encouraged: enquiries to: Rajiv Farmer Service Manager Tel 01382496378 or David Cathcart or Emma Gray- Senior BMS Virology Tel 01382 632079.
Hours of work are: 36 per week
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Additional Information For Candidates
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with NHS Tayside, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2113 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~39k in sampleP25 £38kP75 £57k
£31kmedian £48kgoing rate £46k£57k
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. NHS Tayside holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2113 going rate of £45,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.