Histology Biomedical Scientist

Mediplacements; Scotland; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay on time

Travel and accommodation support

Free online training

Job summary

Mediplacements are seeking three Histology Biomedical Scientists to work in Edinburgh, Scotland. This Band 6 role offers Band 7 pay rates and £33/hr PAYE Direct engagement. Shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 5:00 with a one-hour lunch, with some flexibility.

Location of shifts is Pathology, Edinburgh. Professional body membership is required (HCPC) with IBMS Specialist Portfolio desirable. Start date 14/09/26 and end date 04/12/26.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Pathology is desirable if not, CV with significant years experience; otherwise will be viewed as band 5.

Responsibilities

• Histology Biomedical Scientist duties in Edinburgh pathology department.
• Work across histology and associated molecular pathology tasks.

Skills

Microtomy

Immunohistochemistry

Molecular pathology

IQC

Leica Bond III

Education

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Portfolio (desirable)

Tools

Leica Bond III

Ventana Ultra

Dako instruments

Job description

Mediplacements are seeking x 3 Histology Biomedical Scientists to work in Edinburgh, Scotland

This role is Band 6 with Band 7 pay rates

£33/hr PAYE Direct engagement

Skills/ experience required Microtomy (including cores)

IQC

Immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology microtomy

Use of Leica Bond III, Ventana Ultra and Dako instruments

Professional body Membership required Yes X No

Name of Professional body:

HCPC registration

Period of cover Start date: 14/09/26** End Date:04/12/26

Shift times (med locums please complete page 2) Monday Friday 8.30 5pm with 1 hour lunch (some flexibility)

Location of shifts Pathology, Edinburgh

Contact name/ telephone number agency staff should report to on first shift

Additional information (including skills and/or qualifications required) IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Pathology is desirable if not, CV with significant years experience; otherwise will be viewed as band 5.

No hospital accommodation available. Job Type Requested Band 6 Specialist BMS Histopathology

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