Clinical Scientist Graduate Trainee
Description
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.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
Position Details
Scottish NHS
Pre-registration Supernumerary Clinical Scientist Trainee
Molecular Pathology (Genomics) (NHS Lothian)
Fixed Term for 3 years, 36 hrs per week
Band 6 - Salary Scale: £43,231 - £52,679 per annum
Qualifications Required
Applications are invited from candidates with a First or Upper Second-Class BSc Honours Degree in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cancer Biology, or an associated life science subject as a minimum for entry to the NHS Scotland post-graduate training scheme for Molecular Pathology (Genomics) based in Edinburgh. One training post is available in Edinburgh and is supported by NHS Education for Scotland.
Responsibilities
- Based in the Molecular Pathology Laboratory (currently based between Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh & Western General Hospital, with a move to the Lauriston site in 2027/28)
- Receive training in a wide range of laboratory techniques, including PCR, Sanger sequencing, RT-PCR, and NGS
- Train in the analysis and reporting of a range of molecular pathology results
- Involvement in the development of new tests, performing technical and clinical audits, and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Training Details
Training commences in September 2026 on a three-year contract of employment. Healthcare Science within the NHS has a well-defined career structure and continued professional development is actively encouraged.
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Sectors
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.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
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