About the Organisation: Public Health Scotland launched 1st April 2020 as a national health board, employing around 1200 people, and with an annual budget of around £101 million. Public Health Scotland wants to see a Scotland where everybody thrives, a Scotland where life expectancy improves and the difference in life expectancy between our poorest and wealthiest areas gets smaller. The Post: Are you passionate about public health and microbiology? We have an exciting opportunity for you to become part of our newly established Public Health Microbiology (PHM) Division. As a member of our Clinical and Scientific team, you will collaborate with consultants, programme leads, and senior scientific staff to provide specialised information, advice, and support to our stakeholders. In this role, you will: Contribute to the development and implementation of Public Health Microbiology programmes Utilise your microbiological expertise to analyse, interpret, and present diagnostic and testing data Support the delivery of essential health protection functions Engage in cutting-edge research activities. If you are ready to make a significant impact on public health and work in a dynamic, supportive environment, we encourage you to apply. The Candidate: You will be educated to degree level, in a scientific or clinical subject and have a Postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a health-related discipline. HCPC registration or working towards preferred. You will have a proven track record as a team player, have excellent planning and organisational skills. You will be expected to simultaneously work across several projects and be able to take a flexible approach to your workload and planning of it. Location and Working Pattern: The post is based in either Gyle Square, Edinburgh or Central Quay, Glasgow. We are currently hybrid working; therefore, you will be expected to spend time in both PHS offices as well as the option to work at home. Please note that PHS will be relocating from Central Quay, Glasgow to Bothwell Street, Glasgow in 2025. Work Pattern - Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week PHS is a flexible employer, and we are happy to discuss requests for alternative working patterns During times of public health emergency, or other urgent business need, you may be required on a temporary basis to work your normal contracted working hours over 7 days including weekends, in order to meet the needs of the service. It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PHS. Benefits: Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. Click here to view the full range of the PHS Employee Benefits. Further Information: For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Julie Wilson, Lead Healthcare Scientist PHM at Julie.wilson24phs.scot Closing date for completed applications is 5 th February 2025. Further information on PHS is available from: www.publichealthscotland.scot Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders). Public Health Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.