David Stirling

David is a registered clinical scientist and Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists. He is currently the Director of Healthcare Science for NHS National Services Scotland, the Senior Independent Council Member with the Health and Care Professions Council, a Lay member of the House of Commons Select Committee on Standards, and serves as a clinical advisor to the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman. Prior to these roles he was the Scottish national professional lead for Healthcare Science.

He has over 34 years’ experience as a clinical scientist and led the introduction of Haematology Molecular testing in NHS Lothian, established the National service for genetics of bleeding disorders, and oversaw the introduction of molecular pathology testing.