Healthcare Science PSD Scotland

19/08/2026

We are excited to announce that booking for this year’s International Pathology Day is now open!

Join us on 11 November for a themed virtual conference, ‘Pathology in an era of personalised medicine’.

We’re honoured to welcome Professor Ahmad Abou Tayoun, Chair of the WHO Technical Advisory Group on Genomics, who will open the event as keynote. Professor Tayoun will be in conversation with Professor Sarah Coupland, President-Elect of the College.

👉 Secure your place and find out more: https://ow.ly/sWAR50ZxZfQ

17/08/2026

Did you know the Healthcare Science workforce contributes to around 80% of diagnostic decisions in patient care? From Biomedical Science, Physiological Science, Engineering Science, and Medical Physics and Imaging Science, to Health Informatics Sciences.

Healthcare Science careers combine science, technology and innovation to improve the quality of care and health outcomes of patients. It is fundamental to the effective and safe delivery of healthcare and improved outcomes for patients every day.

🔬 Explore current NHS Scotland vacancies
🎓 Learn about career pathways and entry routes
💡 Find out what qualifications and skills are required
📝 Get support with your NHS job application

Current vacancies 🔗 https://bit.ly/4x4cp9x
Healthcare Science careers 🔗 https://bit.ly/4xOvzjK
Application support 🔗 https://bit.ly/4zo972g

17/08/2026

📢 Registration closing TODAY!

Join Us at the Healthcare Science Annual Event 2026

Leadership Through Change and Innovation returns on 1 September 2026, bringing together colleagues from across the Healthcare Science community for a day of learning, collaboration and inspiration.

🔹 Session 1: HCS in Scotland Strategic Approach

Hear from the Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland on national developments and future priorities for Healthcare Science in Scotland.

🔹 Session 2: Public Services Delivery Scotland Education Updates

Explore the current Healthcare Science education landscape, including updates on Education, Skills and Competence Frameworks and Genomic Education developments.

🔹 Session 3: HCS Across the UK

Gain insights from Healthcare Science leaders across the UK, including perspectives on the future of the profession and experiences from national colleagues.

🔹 Session 4: HCS Change and Innovation

Discover how Healthcare Scientists are leading service improvement and innovation, including presentations from finalists in our Healthcare Science poster competition showcasing real-world impact across NHS Scotland.

📅 1 September 2026
💻 Online via MS Teams
🎟️ Free to attend

Whether you're interested in strategy, education, leadership, workforce development, service improvement or innovation, there's something for everyone.

Register now and join colleagues from across Scotland to celebrate and shape the future of Healthcare Science. 👉 https://bit.ly/4xlU6wS

Academy for Healthcare Science

12/08/2026

⏰ Don't miss your chance to recognise Scotland's Healthcare Scientists!

Nominations for Scotland's Health Awards 2026 close at midnight on Sunday 23 August.

Know an individual or team whose work deserves recognition? Submit your nomination here 👉 https://bit.ly/4ziCGTa

10/08/2026

Join Us at the Healthcare Science Annual Event 2026

Leadership Through Change and Innovation returns on 1 September 2026, bringing together colleagues from across the Healthcare Science community for a day of learning, collaboration and inspiration.

🔹 Session 1: HCS in Scotland Strategic Approach
Hear from the Chief Scientific Officer for Scotland on national developments and future priorities for Healthcare Science in Scotland.

🔹 Session 2: Public Services Delivery Scotland Education Updates
Explore the current Healthcare Science education landscape, including updates on Education, Skills and Competence Frameworks and Genomic Education developments.

🔹 Session 3: HCS Across the UK
Gain insights from Healthcare Science leaders across the UK, including perspectives on the future of the profession and experiences from national colleagues.

🔹 Session 4: HCS Change and Innovation
Discover how Healthcare Scientists are leading service improvement and innovation, including presentations from finalists in our Healthcare Science poster competition showcasing real-world impact across NHS Scotland.

📅 1 September 2026
💻 Online via MS Teams
🎟️ Free to attend

Whether you're interested in strategy, education, leadership, workforce development, service improvement or innovation, there's something for everyone.

Register now and join colleagues from across Scotland to celebrate and shape the future of Healthcare Science. 👉 https://bit.ly/4xlU6wS

06/08/2026

📣 Got your results this week? Remember: there’s no single route into a rewarding NHS career.

As part of the campaign, discover how one Healthcare Scientist's journey took them from working in a casino to a career helping improve patient care in NHS Scotland.

Whether you're heading to college, university, an apprenticeship, employment, or still deciding your next step, there are many pathways into Healthcare Science.

👉 Read the inspiring story: https://bit.ly/4hiaXLD

🔬 Explore Healthcare Science careers: https://bit.ly/4fGQn6t



Skills Development Scotland NHS Scotland Public Services Delivery Scotland - PSD Scotland My World of Work

06/08/2026

🚀 Session Spotlight: HCS Change and Innovation

Innovation has always been at the heart of Healthcare Science.

Join us for Session 4: HCS Change and Innovation, where we will explore how Healthcare Scientists are driving meaningful improvements across NHS services through innovation, service redesign and new ways of working.

This inspiring session will showcase examples of changes and innovations that have been successfully adopted in practice, demonstrating the positive impact Healthcare Science continues to have on patient care and service delivery.

We'll also hear from the finalists of our Healthcare Science Poster Competition, as three Healthcare Scientists present their work and share innovations from their own specialisms that are making a real difference in services across Scotland. The event information confirms that the final session focuses on successfully adopted changes and innovations in service and includes presentations from three poster competition entrants.

✅ Learn from real-world examples of innovation
✅ Hear how Healthcare Scientists are leading change
✅ Discover ideas that could inspire improvements in your own area of practice

📅 1 September 2026 15:00 -16:15
💻 Online via MS Teams
🎟️ Free to attend

Be inspired by the innovation, creativity and leadership shaping the future of Healthcare Science. 👉 https://bit.ly/4xlU6wS

04/08/2026

Our August 2026 Healthcare Science newsletter is now live 🎉

This month’s edition includes updates and reflections from across healthcare science education, workforce development and careers, including:

🔹 Updates on the Right Touch Assurance Assessment
🔹 Reflections from Biomedical Science Day 2026
🔹 HCS Annual Event 2026
🔹 Quality Assurance updates
🔹 Current funding opportunities
🔹 Our Year in Review 2025-26
🔹 Latest CPD opportunities and upcoming events

Whether you’re involved in education, training, careers or service delivery, there’s something for everyone.

👉 Read the newsletter and get involved – https://bit.ly/4zeUGOj



Public Services Delivery Scotland - PSD Scotland

04/08/2026

There really is into public service.

As young people across Scotland receive their results today, we want to remind them that success doesn't follow a single route.

Across Public Services Delivery Scotland, our colleagues have come to us through many different pathways:

✅ apprenticeships
✅ college courses
✅ university degrees
✅ career changes from other sectors
✅ direct entry from school into the workplace

Every journey is different, and every experience brings invaluable skills and unique perspectives.

Whatever your results today, they don’t define your future. Stay open to opportunities, keep learning, and remember that careers often take unexpected turns.

If you need advice a great place to start is the Skills Development Scotland helpline – you can reach them on 0808 100 8000 or visit their website https://www.myworldofwork.co.uk/career-help/results-help

03/08/2026

📢 Now recruiting: Trainee Neurophysiology Clinical Scientist - Paediatric Neurophysiology Service (Scientist Training Programme)

An exciting opportunity is available with NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde to train as a Neurophysiology Clinical 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 Neurophysiology Clinical Scientist (STP)
🏥 Organisation: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

👉 Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4w2Y6R4



Public Services Delivery Scotland - PSD Scotland
Academy for Healthcare Science
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NHS Scotland

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population...