Specialist Biomedical Scientist/Clinical Scientist (Rotational) – West of Scotland Histocompati …

Job Description

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

Applications are invited for the post of Specialist Biomedical / Clinical Scientist within the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (H&I) Laboratory at Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow. The laboratory provides a comprehensive H&I service supporting a range of clinical programmes.

Service programmes

• Adult renal transplantation
• Disease association
• Paediatric haematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation
• Adult haematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation
• Paediatric renal transplantation
• Adult cardiac transplantation

Duration, Location and Working Pattern

• Gartnavel General Hospital
• Monday, Thursday and Friday, 08:30 to 16:30
• Please note the salary is pro rata for part time hours

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to a highly specialised, quality driven service performing molecular biology techniques for HLA typing and immunological methods for HLA antibody testing and cross matching.
• Analyse, interpret and report complex results to support solid organ and stem cell transplantation services.
• Rotate through antibody detection, molecular HLA typing and donor recipient cross matching, ensuring competence across all sections.
• Apply professional judgement to prioritise workload and deliver accurate results within agreed turnaround times.
• Provide advice and guidance to clinical and laboratory colleagues on testing pathways and results.
• Supervise, train and mentor less experienced scientific and support staff.
• Participate in quality assurance audit, service improvement and the out of hours on call rota.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and experience required

• Hold an Honours degree in a relevant biological science and be registered as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist with the Health and Care Professions Council.
• Experience of working within a diagnostic laboratory environment performing complex scientific investigations.
• Knowledge of molecular biology and immunological techniques within a regulated quality framework.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and report complex or anomalous results using professional judgement.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to advise clinical and laboratory users.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining fitness to practise.

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.

• 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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.