Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Pulse; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in Histology to support a busy NHS Hospital in Portsmouth. The role involves proficiency in microtomy, along with experience in embedding and staining. You will assist senior staff and guide junior team members. Essential requirements include HCPC registration and experience within a UK NHS or private sector Histology laboratory. Competitive benefits offered, including relocation support and payroll options.

Benefits

Practical assistance with relocation

Dedicated consultants

Prompt payment

Guidance on CV and interview techniques

Professional body registration support

Choice of payment methods

Qualifications

• Proficient in microtomy, capable of cutting over 30 blocks per hour.
• Experience in embedding and staining.
• Prior experience in a UK NHS or private sector Histology laboratory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Microtomy proficiency

Experience in embedding

Experience in staining

Guidance to junior staff

Education

HCPC registration

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 Portsmouth. 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 : Portsmouth

Hours : Full-time

Duration : Ongoing

What will you be doing in this Biomedical Scientist role?

As a Biomedical Scientist in Histology, you will be expected to be proficient in microtomy able to cut over 30 blocks and hour to a high standard; 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.

Benefits of this position

• 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

• 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

Next steps

If the role sounds like the perfect fit for you, please apply now.