This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the following link:18623.pdf (nhsemployers.org). Specifically, section 2(iii) and section 3 in relation to this vacancy.
An opportunity has arisen within NHS Forth Valley for an enthusiastic and proficient HCPC registered Clinical Biochemist.
The clinical biochemist team is currently comprised of 2 consultant grade Clinical Biochemists, this post is a new post and provides an exciting opportunity for the post holder to be involved in all aspects of service delivery including training, audit and clinical liaison. The role will include supporting the Chemistry department to develop key clinical aspects of the service and to achieve full ISO15189 (2022) accreditation.
Forth Valley Royal Hospital is a modern and well-equipped hospital and was purpose-built to provide the very highest standard of accommodation and facilities for patients, visitors and staff. Mature woodland, ponds, landscaped courtyards and gardens are on site for both staff and visitors to enjoy.
Applicants must have experience of biochemistry. Applicants should be HCPC registered as a Clinical Scientist, have a higher degree (e.g. MSc) in an area relevant to the discipline and have completed part 1 and be actively working towards full FRCPath, for which support will be provided.
However, applications are also encouraged from candidates without FRCPath Part 1 who are within 6 months of completion of initial training and HCPC registration. An appointee who does not have FRCPath Part 1 would be recruited initially to a Band 7 position and expected to work towards passing this examination, at which point they would be upgraded to Band 8A.
The department is working towards attaining full ISO15189 (2022) accreditation and CPD is actively encouraged.
The post may require out of hours working dependant on the demands of the service.
Informal enquiries and requests to visit the department are very welcome and should be made to:
Rebecca Pattenden, Consultant Biochemist & Clinical Lead, NHS Forth Valley on;
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The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found atwww.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.
