Specialist/Trainee Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Biochemistry) (LW)
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Specialist or Trainee Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Biochemistry, requiring HCPC registration or an IBMS accredited BSc. The successful candidate will work in a new facility with state-of-the-art equipment, rotating through various sections and covering a 24/7 laboratory service. The department is UKAS accredited and supports continuous professional development. We are looking for team-oriented individuals with initiative and flexibility.
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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:
254133
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
01/10/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Victoria Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
17/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Fife
Department:
Biochemistry
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Band 5 – £34,544 - £43,039
Band 6 – £43,231 - £52,679
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists. Candidates with IBMS accredited Biomedical Science BSc Hons or similar, with HCPC registration may also be considered for this post. Newly graduated candidates, if successful, will be required to complete their Specialist Portfolio prior to progression to Band 6. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate team spirit, initiative, flexibility and have the enthusiasm to train further.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a new facility with state of the art equipment: The core laboratory is equipped with Roche cobas 8000 analysers, 8100 pre analytics and track. The special investigations laboratory has Thermo GCMS and has also recently been re-equipped with Sebia electrophoresis systems.
This post involves rotation through the various sections within the department and the post holder will be will be required, fo
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