Clinical Scientist - Healthcare Science - Scottish Microbiology Reference Laboratory B7

About the role

The role involves developing and delivering highly specialized phenotypic and molecular microbiology techniques for reference laboratory testing, contributing to quality control and assurance of laboratory methods, leading or supporting service development, participating in research, clinical audit, and molecular development projects, analyzing, interpreting, validating, and reporting complex laboratory results, and training, teaching, and supporting the development of medical, scientific, and technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver highly specialized phenotypic and molecular microbiology techniques for reference laboratory testing
• Contribute to quality control and assurance of laboratory methods to ensure accurate and reliable results
• Lead or support service development, including introducing new tests, methodologies, and technologies (e.g. Whole Genome Sequencing)
• Participate in research, clinical audit, and molecular development projects within the department
• Analyse, interpret, validate, and report complex laboratory results, providing specialist clinical advice to users
• Train, teach, and support the development of medical, scientific, and technical staff
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders while contributing to routine service delivery and operational activities

Requirements

• Upper second or first class Honours degree in relevant science e.g. Medical Microbiology
• Master's Degree (MSc) in a relevant field or equivalent qualification
• Completion of the nationally accredited STP scientist training scheme
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration as a Clinical Scientist

Qualifications and/or Experience

• Applications from individuals with the relevant qualifications who are eligible to begin their Health and Care Professions Council Registration as a Clinical Scientist will also be considered

Benefits

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

Pay

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Schedule

New Lister Building, Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Monday to Friday
Permanent, full-time