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Closing Date: 05/02/2026

Location: Edinburgh

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. 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. For more details and to apply, visit NHS Scotland Jobs/Jobtrain website (https://jobs.scot.nhs.uk), job reference 23712.

For further information please contact:

Jennifer Fleming
Email: Jennifer.Fleming6@nhs.scot

South East of Scotland Genetics Service, Western General Hospital
Edinburgh
Lothian
EH4 2XU