Training Specialist (Scotland) in Glasgow

Overview

Training Specialist – (Field Based – Scotland)

Contract : 6 months (with potential extension to 12 months)

Day Rate : Up to £240 per day (PAYE) / up to £300 per day (Umbrella)

Are you passionate about improving patient care, delivering exceptional training, and supporting cutting‑edge medical technology? We\’re seeking a Training Specialist to join a leading diagnostics provider as part of their Near Patient Care team. This is a field‑based role across Scotland, supporting Trusts with the implementation of innovative blood glucose and ketone testing solutions.

If you\’re a confident trainer, enjoy working across multiple sites, and want to make a genuine impact in frontline healthcare, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to build your expertise while supporting life‑changing medical technology.

What You\’ll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging, high‑quality training to customers across Scotland on near patient care and handheld diagnostic devices.
• Record and document all training activities in line with company quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Support customers with training‑related enquiries, including installation, product usage and basic troubleshooting.
• Assist with hardware and software implementation during product launches and upgrades.
• Become a trusted partner for clinical and technical staff through on‑site training, support and guidance. This field‑based role includes regular travel, with some overnight stays and occasional out‑of‑hours work as required. Initial training and occasional meetings will take place at the company\’s UK head office in West Sussex.

Who We\’re Looking For

Based in Scotland—ideally near Lanarkshire or Glasgow—you\’ll be motivated, proactive and confident working across clinical environments. You should enjoy autonomy, be highly organised, and feel comfortable instructing and guiding healthcare professionals.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong scientific understanding (practical and theoretical) within a clinical or medical environment
• Excellent communication, time management and decision‑making skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Living in Scotland with easy access to key Trusts
• Full UK / EU driving licence
• Passport for occasional international training
• Fluent verbal and written English

Desirable Skills

• Degree‑level education (or equivalent)
• Nursing or clinical background
• Experience working within Primary or Secondary Care
• Involvement in delivering tailored training programmes
• Knowledge of medical analytical systems, QA processes or CRM tools
• On‑site customer support and troubleshooting experience
• Familiarity with the diagnostics or medical device industry

Why Apply?

• Make a direct impact on patient care across Scotland
• Work with market‑leading diagnostic technology
• Join a respected organisation that invests heavily in training and development
• A varied, engaging role with travel, autonomy and clinically meaningful work
• Competitive day rate : up to £240 / day (PAYE) or up to £300 / day (Umbrella)

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone\’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

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