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 opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly, dedicated and professional team and contribute to providing a high quality multi-disciplinary service to the Lochaber area. The Belford hospital is situated in Fort William in Lochaber and forms part of the wider NHS Highland laboratory network and the department provides Biochemistry, Haematology, Coagulation, Blood transfusion and microbiology services.
Fort William is considered the outdoor capital of the UK. The area is one of outstanding beauty offering opportunities for water sports, mountaineering and snow sports. Fort William itself lies at the head of Loch Linnhe and at the foot of Ben Nevis, the highest and most popular mountain in the British Isles with Glasgow, Inverness and Stirling all within a 3 hour drive.
Experience working within a clinical environment is desirable with a keen interest in laboratory services and an innovative approach to team working.
Candidates should hold good analytical and problem solving skills and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. This is an exciting time to join the team at the Belford hospital as the new Lochaber redesign project is underway which will provide a new state of the art hospital laboratory to work in and develop skills further.
For informal enquiries please contact grace.cuthbertson@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa.
NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
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