Clinical Scientist (Virology)– Healthcare Science

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

This is a permanent, fulltime post of 37 hours per week, with a shift pattern of Monday to Friday. There is no requirement for evening or weekend work for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, highly motivated HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist to join the West of Scotland Specialist Virology Centre at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

The West of Scotland Specialist Virology Centre plays a key role in the provision of clinical virology services for NHSGGC and the West of Scotland. It also provides numerous national specialist and diagnostic services. The WoSSVC actively participates in internal and external training and education, collaborative research and development, and has a close working relationship with Public Health Scotland (PHS).

The post holder will be a key member of the team responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive range of highly specialised molecular techniques for use within the West of Scotland Specialist Virology Centre. They will also contribute to the routine clinical rota on a regular basis, clinical audit and will contribute to the training of medical, scientific and technical staff. Experience of NGS based methods in virology (in particular those based on nanopore technology) is essential.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic with proven knowledge and skills across Clinical Virology. This demanding role will involve managing multiple tasks, problem solving, and providing clinical advice to a wide range of users across Scotland. The candidate will be expected to have excellent verbal and written communication skills involving tact and diplomacy to engage with healthcare scientists and stakeholders at a national and international level. The post holder will be supported to develop highly specialised clinical expertise to prepare them for consultant level posts.

Applicants Require:

• Upper second or first class Honours degree in relevant science e.g. Medical Microbiology
• Masters Degree (MSc) in a relevant field or equivalent qualification
• Completion of the nationally accredited STP scientist training scheme (3 years) or equivalent
• Health and Care Professions Council Registration as a Clinical Scientist

For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Consultant Clinical Scientist/Clinical lead, Professor Rory Gunson at rory.gunson@nhs.scot.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.