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.
South Genetics Service
Registered Clinical Scientist
Band 7: 37 hrs per week
£ 50,861 - £59,159
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates in Genetics, with experience in Cytogenetics, for a permanent post in the South East of Scotland Genetics Service, Edinburgh. Candidates must be a state registered Clinical Scientist, or soon to be registered, with the Health and Care Professions Council. The fully UKAS accredited laboratory provides both Regional and National Genetic Services. Experience in human genetics with a good grasp of the diagnosis of the common genetic disorders is essential. The post holder will be expected to rise to the challenges associated with the delivery of highly complex routine testing but will also be involved in service development initiatives. We enjoy a regular departmental seminar programme and training in management skills is available where appropriate. The lab is superbly equipped benefiting from a strong research background and excellent links with various research groups.
Informal email enquiries to Jennifer Fleming at jennifer.fleming6@nhs.scot
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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.
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