Biomedical Scientist (Band 5)
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a fixed-term Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) position within the Infection Science (Bacteriology) department at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The role involves performing routine and specialist procedures in Microbiology to aid in disease diagnosis and patient treatment. Candidates should be motivated, enthusiastic, and either HCPC registered with microbiology lab experience or possess an IBMS accredited degree. Participation in a 24/7 working system is expected as training progresses.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257335
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
10/09/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
27/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Lothian
Department:
Laboratory Medicine
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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.
Royal Infirmary Edinburgh
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Infection Science (Bacteriology)
Biomedical Scientist (Band 5)
HOURS: 36 hrs / week
2 posts
Fixed term-12months
Applications are invited from motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking individuals wishing to pursue a career in Biomedical Science. Candidates will be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and have experience of working in a Microbiology laboratory. However, candidates who possess an IBMS accredited degree or equivalent will be considered.
Successful candidates will join our team who perform a range of routine and specialist procedure
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