256779 (SM) Specialist Biomedical Scientist (or Annex 21)
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- Band 6
- Pattern
- Full-time
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Role summary
This role is for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Histology, offering rotations in Electron Microscopy, Muscle Histochemistry, and Moh's clinic. The department supports the Scottish Liver and Pancreas Transplant Unit and the East of Scotland Kidney Transplant Unit, requiring participation in an on-call rota and Public Holiday cover. Successful applicants will be supported in professional development, including completing the IBMS Specialist Diploma Portfolio for Annex 21 candidates. Consideration will be given to part-time applicants.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
256779
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
08/09/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
NHS Lothian
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
18/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Laboratory Medicine
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