Fixed Term for 3 years
Applications are invited from candidates with a First or Upper Second Class BSc Honours Degree in Genetics or an appropriate biological subject as a minimum for entry to the NHS Scotland post-graduate training scheme for Genomics and Molecular Pathology. A training post is available in the Regional Genetic Laboratory Service, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee from September 2026. The laboratory provides a high-quality genomic testing service for NHS Tayside and the rest of Scotland through the Scottish Genomic Strategic Network. Co-located with other laboratory disciplines within Ninewells Hospital, the laboratory provides a testing service for inherited conditions, acquired disease (solid and haematological malignancies) and pharmacogenomics.
The Dundee laboratory offers high standards in terms of facilities and expertise to support trainees. Training will follow an agreed training programme framework, which will enable the trainee to build a portfolio of evidence for assessment and subsequent registration with the Health and Care Professions Council as a Clinical Scientist.
Clinical Scientist training within Genomics and Molecular Pathology is supported by NHS Education for Scotland. Additional training posts may be available, as part of the same scheme, within the Regional Genetic Laboratories in Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Posts within each Regional Genetics Laboratory are being advertised separately.
Current NHS Tayside Employee’s - Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Informal enquiries should be made to David Baty ([email protected]) or Joanne McLean ([email protected] ).
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
