Trainee Biomedical Scientist
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Trainee Biomedical Scientist in the Clinical Biochemistry Department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. You will be required to complete a Specialist Portfolio to progress to Band 6. The department provides comprehensive services to the North-East of Scotland, including specialist services to Orkney and Shetland Islands. Participation in out-of-hours rota is expected once trained.
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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:
255664
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
09/09/2026
Job Type:
Healthcare Sciences
Location:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
26/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Clinical Biochemistry
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Trainee Biomedical Scientist ****
Department of Clinical Biochemistry
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Applications are invited from graduates with an Applied Biomedical Science (Hons) degree, or a Biochemical Sciences (Hons) degree which is accredited by the IBMS as suitable for training purposes. Candidates, if successful, will be placed on Band 5 and required to complete their Specialist Portfolio prior to progression to Band 6.
Successful candidates will be expected to participate in the out of hour’s rota once trained and competent to do so.
Candidates with more than 1 years’ experience as a Biomedical Scientist will not be considered.
The Clinical Biochemistry Department provides comprehensive core, immunoassay, point of care, specialist protein, metabolic and toxicology services to the North-East of Scotland, including specialist services to the Orkney and Shetland Islands involving a total catchment population of over 600,000. The Department is
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