Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientist

Pulse; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Histology to work in a busy NHS Hospital in South London. The candidate must be HCPC registered and experienced in microtomy, embedding, and staining. The role includes supporting service delivery and mentoring junior staff. Benefits include practical assistance with relocation and professional registration support.

Benefits

Practical assistance with relocation

Dedicated payroll consultant

Guidance on CV and interview techniques

Qualifications

• Proficient in cutting at least 30 sections per hour.
• Experience in a UK NHS or private sector Histology laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Support senior biomedical scientists in service delivery.
• Provide guidance to junior staff.

Skills

Microtomy proficiency

Experience in embedding

Experience in staining

Education

HCPC registration

Job description

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Band 5/6 Biomedical Scientist, Greater London

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Client:

Pulse

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Greater London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

The Biomedical Science team at Pulse are currently recruiting a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Histology to work in a busy NHS Hospital in South London. We are looking for a biomedical scientist who can make a real difference in supporting the laboratory’s cellular histology service.

Position: Biomedical Scientist

Banding: 6

Location: South London

Hours: Full-time (37.5)

Duration: Temporary

What will you be doing in this Biomedical Scientist role?

As a Biomedical Scientist in Histology, you must be extremely proficient in microtomy being able to cut at least 30 sections per hour; alongside having experience in embedding and staining. On a day to day basis you will be supporting the senior biomedical scientists in the delivery of the service and providing guidance to junior members of staff.

The benefits of this position are:

• Practical assistance with relocation, accommodation and DBS/CRB checks
• Dedicated and experienced consultants who fully understand your specialist field
• Dedicated payroll consultant to ensure prompt payment
• Guidance and advice on CV and interview techniques
• Practical assistance with professional body registration
• A choice of PAYE, umbrella or LTD company payments

Essential Requirements for this Biomedical Scientist position:

• HCPC registered
• UK NHS or private sector Histology laboratory experience

Why work with Pulse?

• Knowledgeable, dedicated and vastly experienced Biomedical Science Team with longstanding professional relationships with multiple client
• Access to exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts across the country
• Vacancies outside of NHS Rate caps with our private sector agreements
• Access to International roles outside of England and the United Kingdom
• Collaboration on exclusive Laboratory projects with the wider Acacium Group as a whole

What are the next steps?
If the role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please apply now.