Healthcare scientists are difficult to describe in one sentence. Many are laboratory based and investigate disease, genetic make up and new scientific treatments. Others involve direct work with patients, for example, measuring the function of a particular organ. Then there are the scientists whose focus is more about engineering, ensuring that medical equipment is working safely or researching new medical technology.
If you’ve ever been given a new treatment, had a biopsy, a scan or a blood, sight or hearing test, it’s more than likely that a member of the healthcare science team was involved.
It’s even possible that the person you thought was a doctor was actually a healthcare scientist. The healthcare science team are involved in over 70% of all clinical decisions in the NHS and you’ll find their fingerprints on many of the latest technological advancements in preventing, diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions (Extract from an article in The Guardian 17th March 2013).
Healthcare Science Career Information
For information on the variety of Healthcare Science careers please visit the websites listed on this page.
NHSGGC offers a wide range of careers in Healthcare science for more information about working for NHSGGC please go to the Recruitment Services page of the NHSGGC website.
Current vacancies in NHSGGC are displayed on the NHS Scotland Jobs Website please follow the link to discover the current available jobs and details of how to apply.
Information on living and working in Glasgow.
Articles on Healthcare Science
Websites with Information on Healthcare Science Careers
- Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- Academy for Heathcare Science (AHCS)
- Association of Clinical Biochemistry (ACB)
- British Society for Immunology
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
- Microbiology Society
- National School of Healthcare Science (NSHS)
- NHS Scotland Careers
- NHS Health Careers
- The Association of Clinical Pathologists (ACP)