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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking HCPC-registered Specialist Biomedical Scientists (Band 6) for full-time positions (36 hours per week) on a fixed-term contract. These roles will support laboratory operations during the rollout of new equipment as part of the Laboratories Managed Service Contract (MSC).
The MSC involves a large-scale refresh of laboratory equipment across multiple disciplines and acute hospital sites. The project will run for one year, and these posts are key to its successful delivery.
Successful candidates will work individually and as a team to analyse and validate a broad range of specialist and routine laboratory diagnostic investigations, using a range of scientific measurements and technical procedures on patient samples.
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Biomedical Scientists or current students who are expecting to Graduate in 2026 to join the Laboratory Medicine Department within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.
Posts are available across the following disciplines and locations:
Biochemistry
- North Sector – 1 post
- South Sector – 1 post
Immunology
- South Sector – 1 post
Haematology and Blood Transfusion
- North Sector – 1 post
- South Sector – 2 posts
- Clyde Sector – 2 posts
- Haemato-oncology / H&I Department (Glasgow) – 1 post
Microbiology
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) and Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) – 1 post
Virology
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) – 1 post
Please note: Final allocation to a specific discipline and site will be determined following interview, based on service requirements and, where possible, candidate preference.
Applicants should also be aware that cross-sector working may be required during the project.
Essential criteria:
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science
- Preference will be given to candidates who have completed an integrated degree programme
- IBMS Certificate of Competence and/or HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist
What we offer:
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.
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
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
- Biochemistry: Christine.Brownlie@nhs.scot
- Haematology: Martin.Wight@nhs.scot
- Microbiology: christel.bleasdale@nhs.scot
- Virology: Pamela.Saunders@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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