Specialist Biomedical Scientist
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36 hours
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an internal vacancy for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Chemistry at Borders General Hospital. The role involves joining the Blood Sciences Laboratory team, participating in a 24/7 shift pattern upon completion of competencies. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry for Band 6, otherwise they will be placed on Band 5 until completion. The hospital is located in a rural setting with good transport links to Edinburgh.
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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:
257714
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
08/09/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Borders General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36 hours
Job posted date:
25/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
Laboratory – Blood Sciences - Clinical Chemistry
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PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
- Care and Compassion • Quality and Teamwork • Dignity and Respect • Openness, honesty and responsibility
BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL
BLOOD SCIENCES LABORATORY
SPECIALIST BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST/TRAINEE, CLINICAL CHEMISTRY
PERMANENT 36. HOURS
Band 5/6
An opportunity has arisen for self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team at NHS Borders. Band 6 candidates must be HCPC registered and have completed an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Chemistry.
Candidates who do not have their Specialist portfolio will be placed on the Band 5 scale until it is completed.
You will be required to take part in the 24/7 shift pattern on completion of competencies.
The Borders General Hospital sits in a beautiful rural setting with a train link to Edinburgh within walking distance.
Interviews will be in person on site on Monday 5th Octo
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