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.

The Role This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Specialist or Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join the Histology Department within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde. As part of the Pathology team, the post holder will contribute to a professional clinical laboratory service, performing scientific and interpretive work appropriate to their level of training. They will operate complex equipment, apply specialist problem‑solving skills, and support the development of colleagues through mentoring and supervision.

Specialist applicants must be HCPC‑registered Biomedical Scientists with a relevant Biomedical Science degree and the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology (or equivalent). Trainee applicants must hold an IBMS‑accredited BSc (Hons) and will complete the required training for HCPC registration or specialist portfolio progression. All applicants must have NHS diagnostic laboratory experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work accurately, safely, and collaboratively.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Permanent Contract
• Full-time position (37 hours per week)
• Shift pattern for this post are 0900-1700 Monday - Friday. Out of hour’s rotations; Mon-Fri evenings 1700-1900, Sat and Public Holidays 0800- 1200

Key Responsibilities The post holder will :

• Contribute to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the Department of Pathology.
• Perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
• Be responsible for own work and use specialist training to operate complex equipment and solve problems.
• Act as a mentor to and participate in training/supervision of Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Healthcare Science Support Workers.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: Applicants interested in the Specialist Biomedical Scientist post must be registered as a Biomedical Scientist with HCPC and have obtained a degree in Biomedical Science, and hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology, or equivalent knowledge and experience.

Applicants interested in the trainee Biomedical Scientist post must be qualified to BSc Honours level and their degree must be acredited by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences as suitable for HCPC registration. The post holder will undertake a training programme in order to become registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). If already HCPC registered the post holder will undertake a post registration training programme to complete their Specialist Portfolio in Cellular Pathology.

Applicants must have previous experience of working in a NHS diagnostic laboratory environment and must possess good organisational, communication and interpersonal skills. Other essential skills are accuracy and attention to detail, as well as having the ability to work as part of a team and have an understanding of health and safety when working with and handling chemicals / hazardous tissue.

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 Suzanne Ferrá, Pathology Operations Manager, 0141 354 9469, Suzanne.ferra2@nhs.scot Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various” , we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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