Band 6 – Locum Biomedical Scientist in Histology – Chichester

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Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency seeks a skilled Locum Biomedical Scientist in Histology to join a well-equipped laboratory in West Sussex. The successful candidate will perform essential histopathology tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Ideal applicants will have significant laboratory experience and relevant qualifications, alongside strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Access to exclusive job opportunities

Dedicated support from recruitment consultants

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a histopathology laboratory.
• HCPC registration required.
• Proficiency in microtomy and H&E staining.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine histopathology tasks including microtomy and H&E staining.
• Pass UKAS Competencies within 2 days of starting.
• Operate Leica equipment with minimal training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science or related field

Tools

Leica systems

LIMS

Clinisis WinPath

Job description

Job Title: Locum Biomedical Scientist in Histology

Banding: 6

Location: Chichester, West Sussex

Start: 21 January 2025

Duration: 31 March 2025

Rate: £16–£26

Working hours: Monday – Friday

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Locum Histology Biomedical Scientist to join our team in West Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional to work in a well-equipped laboratory, providing essential histopathology services. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks within the histopathology laboratory, ensuring high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all aspects of routine histopathology, including microtomy sectioning (standard, mega, singles, levels, and cores), routine H&E staining using Leica Spectra, and tissue embedding.
• Pass UKAS Competencies within 2 days of starting in the lab.
• Operate existing Leica equipment with minimal training.
• Utilize the Leica Cerebro tracking system and LIMS, Clinisys WinPath; familiarity with these systems is highly desirable.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Biomedical Science or related field
• HCPC registration
• Extensive experience in a histopathology laboratory
• Proficiency in microtomy and H&E staining
• Familiarity with Leica systems
• Ability to quickly pass UKAS Competencies
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

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