Senior Forensic Scientist

This role is laboratory-based and is required to carry out a case assessment and provide instruction to relevant Forensic Services scientific staff; to carry out scientific interpretation of observations of test results; apply judgement and experience to determine the value of the evidence and report the outcomes internally or externally.
This role attends at serious incidents, when required, to provide expert advice and guidance, carrying out scene examination, analysis and interpretation to maximise recovery of evidence and assist with criminal investigations.
The role addresses activity in a case and fully interprets in the context of a case and reports the outcome internally or externally.

Hybrid Working

SPA Forensic Services currently operates a hybrid working policy which is designed to suit the needs of both the organisation and staff.

For eligible roles this can mean that a proportion of the working week can be worked routinely from home, through discussion and agreement with your line manager.

If you would like more details on the possibility of hybrid working for the particular role you are considering applying for, please contact Recruitment in the first instance.

The Forensic Services Strategy can be found here

The Forensic Services Performance Framework can be found here