Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry Clyde Sector
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Day shift, backshift, nightshift, weekend working. (24/7 365 shift rota)
- Hours / week
- 28.8
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves joining a team of Biomedical Scientists to perform day-to-day analysis, validation, and reporting of patient test results from various body fluids. The successful applicant will work with advanced laboratory instrumentation and scientific techniques to support patient diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. The position is permanent, 28.8 hours per week, and covers Royal Alexandra Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, and Vale of Leven Hospital, with a 24/7 shift rota.
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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 – £43,231 — matches the national scale.
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Job reference:
259061
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - - £52,679)
Job closing date:
27/09/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Royal Alexandra Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
Day shift, backshift, nightshift, weekend working. (24/7 365 shift rota)
Job posted date:
10/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department:
Biochemistry
Job Advert
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
The successful applicant will join a friendly team of Biomedical Scientists and support staff within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Biochemistry Services. The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day analysis, validation and reporting of patient test results from blood, urine, faeces, tissue biopsies, CSF and other body fluids across a range of routine and specialist laboratory sections. The role involves working with advanced laboratory instrumentation and scientific techniques to support th
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