Microbiology Biomedical Scientist — Core Hours, Band 6

Pulse Healthcare; Scotland; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Band 6 Locum Biomedical Scientist specialising in Microbiology to join the Outer Hebrides laboratory. You will work on culture, identification and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens, detecting bacterial infections using manual and automated methods.

This full‑time, ongoing post offers core hours, ASAP start, and a competitive hourly rate. NHS experience is preferred; HCPC registration is required, and you will contribute to a busy, well‑established laboratory

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Experience in Microbiology within a clinical laboratory.
• Experience with culture and sensitivity testing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• NHS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform culture, identification, and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens.
• Detect bacterial infections using manual and automated techniques.

Skills

Microbiology experience

Culture and sensitivity testing

Analytical skills

Communication and teamwork

NHS experience

Education

HCPC registration

Degree in Biomedical Science

Job description

Pulse Healthcare is seeking a Band 6 Locum Biomedical Scientist specialising in Microbiology to join the Outer Hebrides laboratory. You will work on culture, identification and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens, detecting bacterial infections using manual and automated methods.

This full‑time, ongoing post offers core hours, ASAP start, and a competitive hourly rate. NHS experience is preferred; HCPC registration is required, and you will contribute to a busy, well‑established laboratory