Histology BMS (B5/B6) - Lancashire

Pulse Healthcare Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare Limited is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Histology to join our client’s team in Lancashire. This is a full-time, ongoing position offering core hours and the opportunity to contribute to a busy and well-established laboratory service.

You will process and embed tissue samples, perform microtomy, and stain slides for microscopic examination. You will support pathologists in diagnostic reporting, in a NHS-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration required.
• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Experience in Histology within a clinical laboratory.
• Experience with microtomy and staining techniques.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• NHS experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and embed tissue samples.
• Perform microtomy.
• Stain slides for microscopic examination.
• Support pathologists in diagnostic reporting.

Skills

Histology experience

Microtomy

Staining techniques

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

HCPC registration

Degree in Biomedical Science

Job description

Job Title: Biomedical Scientist in Histology

Banding: Band 6

Location: Lancashire

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Working Pattern: Core hours only

We are currently seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Histology to join our client’s team in Lancashire. This is a full-time, ongoing position working core hours only, offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to contribute to a busy and well-established laboratory service.

Key Responsibilities

You will process and embed tissue samples, perform microtomy, and stain slides for microscopic examination. You will support pathologists in diagnostic reporting.

Qualifications and Experience

- HCPC registration

- Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

- Experience in Histology within a clinical laboratory

- Experience with microtomy and staining techniques

- Strong attention to detail

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

- NHS experience (preferred)

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know as early as possible. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your application and placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.