Band 8 Biomedical Scientist

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a qualified Biomedical Scientist for a full-time position in Devon. The ideal candidate will be HCPC registered and have significant experience in histopathology techniques. Responsibilities include supporting senior staff and guiding junior members. The position offers relocation assistance, a dedicated payroll consultant, and exclusive vacancies with private sector agreements. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of laboratory informatics systems and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Practical assistance with relocation

Dedicated payroll consultant

Guidance on CV and interview techniques

Professional body registration assistance

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Substantial experience as a Chief BMS (Band 8a).
• Good knowledge of laboratory informatics systems.

Responsibilities

• Support senior biomedical scientists in service delivery.
• Provide guidance to junior staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Wide knowledge of histopathology techniques

Manual dexterity in the use of microtomes

Financial and budgetary awareness

Laboratory informatics systems knowledge

Education

MSc approved by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences

Chartered Scientist

Management/leadership qualification

Tools

Winpath LIMS

Job description

Position

Biomedical Scientist

Banding

8

Location

Devon

Hours

Full-time

Duration

Temporary

What will you be doing in this Biomedical Scientist role?

As a Biomedical Scientist in Histology, you will have good knowledge of laboratory informatics systems. 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 Biomedical Scientist
• MSc approved by the Institute of Biomedical Sciences and / or Fellowship of the IBMS or IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma
• Wide knowledge of histopathology techniques, including Health & Safety, legal and administrative requirements
• Substantial experience as a Chief BMS (Band 8a)
• Management / leadership qualification
• Chartered Scientist
• Good knowledge of laboratory informatics systems
• Possess financial and budgetary awareness
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Use of the Winpath LIMS (laboratory information management system)
• Previous involvement in design and roll out of laboratory informatics system
• Knowledge of mortuary procedures
• Knowledge of cytology procedures
• Experience in equipment selection and preparation of business cases
• Manual dexterity in use of microtomes and performance of specimen dissection
• Unavoidable exposure to potentially dangerous biological specimens (HIV, Hep B&C +ve etc)
• Daily use of manual techniques involving the use of potentially hazardous chemicals and reagents

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of theCode of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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.