Healthcare Scientist Team Lead (Compliance Coordinator) - Clinical Biochemistry B7

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff across clinical and non‑clinical professions. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million, and a wider reach of 2.2 million when regional and national services are considered.

The Role

An experienced Biomedical Scientist will join the Clyde Sector Biochemistry team working across Royal Alexandra, Inverclyde Royal and Vale of Leven Hospitals. The successful candidate will be based primarily at Royal Alexandra Hospital, but will also work at Inverclyde Royal and Vale of Leven sites as required. The department has recently undertaken a full refresh of its Core Laboratory area, provides a small Specialist Metabolic Service (including Protein Electrophoresis and PiiiNP assays), and supports Point‑of‑Care services across all three sites and some mental health settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical responsibility for the Core Laboratory and Specialist Metabolic Service.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, health and safety guidance, and local and national policies.
• Work closely with the Quality Manager to implement, maintain and develop the Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 15189:2022.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to laboratory staff.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) is mandatory.
• Master of Science degree in Biomedical Science, a higher specialist portfolio, fellowship of the IBMS, or an equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of specialist knowledge in discipline‑specific procedures and continued professional development (e.g., specialist portfolio, attendance at specialist courses, training on new instrumentation, reflective practice).
• Effective written, organisational, verbal and IT skills.

Duration, Location and Working Pattern

This is a maternity cover post for 12 months. It is a non‑shift working position at 0.58 WTE (20.88 hours per week). Flexible working days and hours can be negotiated.

Contact

Thomas Butler, Sector Laboratory Manager
0141 314 6160
Thomas.Butler@nhs.scot

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. The organization recognises military skills, experience and qualifications and welcomes applications from the Armed Forces Community. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‑life balance and offers a range of flexible working options where service needs allow.

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