EG- Trainee Biomedical Scientist Clinical Biochemistry

Equal Opportunities

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.

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, serving a total catchment population of over 600,000. The Department is accredited by the UK Accreditation Service (UKAS ISO 15189) and approved by IBMS/HCPC as a training laboratory. Participation in CPD activities is actively encouraged.

Applications are invited from graduates with an Applied Biomedical Science (Hons) degree, or a Biomedical Sciences (Hons) degree which is accredited by the IBMS as suitable for training purposes. Successful candidates 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‑hours rota once trained and competent to do so.

• Graduate with Applied Biomedical Science (Hons) or accredited Biomedical Sciences (Hons) degree.
• Placed on Band 5 and must complete the Specialist Portfolio to progress to Band 6.
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours rota after training and competency assessment.

As from 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata, with a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

As a disability‑confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity ( gram.recruitmentt ).

• If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

To arrange an informal visit or discuss the posts further, please contact:
Ann Milne, BMS4/Laboratory Manager, ann.milne2t or 01224 553787.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.