Band 7/8 Clinical Scientist

Pulse; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Band 7-8 Clinical Scientist specialized in Microbiology for a vital role in an NHS hospital. In this position, you will provide essential laboratory services, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance while contributing to the hospital's microbiology service and patient care.

Benefits

Practical assistance with relocation and accommodation

Dedicated consultants for support

Guidance on CV and interview techniques

Practical assistance with professional body registration

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist.
• Strong microbiology component in education.
• Part 1 fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver laboratory scientific services for microbiology.
• Validate results ensuring adherence to quality control standards.
• Maintain compliance with best practice guidelines and audits.

Skills

Microbiology

Laboratory Quality Control

Education

First Degree in Biological Subject

Masters Level Qualification

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Band 7/8 Clinical Scientist, West Yorkshire

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Client:

Pulse

Location:

West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

The Biomedical Science team at Pulse is currently recruiting for a Band 7-8b Clinical Scientist or Consultant Clinical Scientist in Microbiology to work in a busy NHS Hospital in West Yorkshire. We are looking for a Clinical Scientist who can make a real difference to the hospital’s Microbiology Service.

Position: Biomedical Scientist
Banding: 7-8b
Location: West Yorkshire
Hours: 37.5
Duration: Ongoing

What will you be doing in this Clinical Scientist role?
As a Clinical Scientist in Microbiology, you will take personal responsibility for delivering laboratory scientific services for specific diseases and others as required. You will also validate results generated by laboratory staff, ensuring internal quality control; maintaining the highest standards in laboratory tests and reports, with reference to best practice guidelines, NEQAS, clinical audit, internal audit, and UKAS.

The benefits of this position include:

• 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 Clinical Scientist position:

• HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist
• First Degree in a biological subject with a strong Microbiology component
• Further qualification and knowledge to Masters level
• Part 1 fellowship of the RC of Pathologists (desirable)

Note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

Why work with Pulse?

• Knowledgeable, dedicated, and vastly experienced Biomedical Science Team with longstanding professional relationships with multiple clients
• Access to exclusive vacancies through 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 UK
• Collaboration on exclusive laboratory projects with the wider Acacium Group

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