A trainee Biomedical Scientist at Forth Valley Royal Hospital has been awarded the Rising Star Award in the Chief Scientific Officer National Awards 2024.

The Rising Star Award aims to recognise individuals who are in their early career and who have shown initiative, skill and commitment.

Laura Green works in NHS Forth Valley’s Pathology Department, where she was initially employed as a Medical Laboratory Assistant before progressing to an Associate Practitioner and then to a Trainee Biomedical Scientist in 2023.

During this time, she completed two degrees, one in Material Science and then another in Biomedical Science in which she achieved first-class honours. Laura also undertook top up modules to enable her to become a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, all whilst working full time in the pathology department.