Healthcare Science PSD Scotland

📢 Now recruiting: Trainee Reconstructive Scientist (Scientist Training Programme)

An exciting opportunity is available with NHS Lothian to train as a Reconstructive Scientist through the Scientist Training Programme (STP).

This role offers a unique blend of workplace‑based training and postgraduate academic study, preparing you for a rewarding career as a Clinical Scientist and making a real impact on patient care through laboratory sciences.

🧪 Role: Trainee Reconstructive Scientist (STP)
🏥 Organisation: NHS Lothian
👉 Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4oxhjbJ



Public Services Delivery Scotland - PSD Scotland
Academy for Healthcare Science
NHS Scotland
NHS Lothian

251179 (SM) Trainee Reconstructive Scientist (STP):St John's Hospital NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications fr...

📣 Now open for bookings!

Join us for the Healthcare Science Annual Event 2026 – Leadership Through Change and Innovation

📅 1 September 2026
📍 Online (MS Teams)
💡 Free to attend

This national event brings together colleagues across NHS Scotland to explore innovation, leadership and the future of Healthcare Science and to share the incredible work happening across our services.

✨ Includes:

🔸 Engaging themed sessions
🔸 Opportunities to connect and collaborate
🔸 Poster competition showcasing innovation and impact

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4xlU6wS

Further information – https://bit.ly/4dZ9AQ1

📢 Closing TODAY!

Applications for our 2026 Healthcare Science Training Award Bursary must be submitted by 5pm today.

Don't miss out! This is the only bursary we have available for this financial year.

Full details and application form can be found on our HCS training website
https://bit.ly/4t5R1yx

Biomedical Science Day 2026 is well underway. A round up of the latest activities taking place throughout the day can be seen on our live blog https://bit.ly/4uSf3y4

'Reflections on the Impact of the Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) Programme', brings together voices from former Primary Development Officers, local authority leads and national partners.

Find out more👉 https://ow.ly/wPVa50Z2LgY

🔬 Biomedical Science Day 2026 – Career Spotlight

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes to ensure patients receive safe, life-saving blood?

This Biomedical Science Day, we’re proud to share a real career story from our colleagues in the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS)

Biomedical scientists in transfusion play a vital role in healthcare—testing blood samples, matching donors to patients, and making sure the right blood is available at the right time, every time. Their work is critical to emergency care, surgery, and long-term treatment pathways.

✨ From the laboratory bench to direct patient impact, this is a career where science truly saves lives.

👉 Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/43exNf4



Institute of Biomedical Science
Academy for Healthcare Science
Public Services Delivery Scotland - PSD Scotland

🔬 Happy Biomedical Science Day 2026! 🎉

This year is extra special as we celebrate 10 years of Biomedical Science Day—a decade of recognising the incredible contribution biomedical scientists make at the heart of healthcare.

To mark this milestone, we’re excited to launch our “Beat the Clock” challenge ⏱️—an interactive activity designed to bring biomedical science careers to life for young people across Scotland.

👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 Calling all teachers and schools…

Join us in inspiring the next generation of healthcare scientists by taking part in this fun, classroom-based challenge.

Using the Super Samples game, learners step into the role of an NHS laboratory team—working together to:

✅ Follow patient samples through the lab
✅ Make decisions under time pressure
✅ Apply science skills to real-world problems
✅ Experience how teamwork supports patient care

There’s no pass or fail—just curiosity, collaboration and a chance to see how science can lead to meaningful NHS careers.

✨ A huge thank you to all our colleagues, partners and educators helping us celebrate and inspire future talent.

👉 Find out more and get involved: https://bit.ly/3Qls6cb

Recognising Scotland's best in healthcare excellence!

We're pleased to announce that entries for Scotland's Health Awards 2026, in partnership with NHS Scotland, Scottish Government and The Scotsman, for a third year, are now OPEN!

This event celebrates the very best in Scotland's NHS and recognises the vital contribution of health and social care workers, highlighting the important role our colleagues provide every day, supporting the delivery of high-quality health and social care to the people of Scotland.

Join us by celebrating the unsung heroes of Scotland’s NHS by nominating in the following categories:
● Support Worker Award
● Innovation Award
● Volunteers Award
● Midwife Awards
● Allied Health Professional Award
● Global Citizenship Award
● Integrated Care Award
● Tackling Health Inequalities Award
● Leader of the Year Award
● Nurse Award
● Doctor Award
● Healthcare Scientist Award
● Pharmacist Award
● Young Achiever Award
● Top Team Award
● Unsung Hero/ Heroes - Reader’s Choice Award

You can find out more about each of the 17 award categories, and how to nominate, on the awards website 👉 https://www.nationalworldevents.com/sha-2026/categories/

📅 Enter your nomination no later than midnight on Sunday 23 August

🌐 To learn more about the event, visit: www.scotlandshealthawards.co.uk