Locum Histology Associate Practitioner

Pulse Healthcare Limited; New Jersey; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare Limited is seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Histology to join our client’s team in Somerset. This full-time, ongoing role offers core hours and a competitive hourly rate, contributing to a busy laboratory service.

Responsibilities include processing tissue samples, embedding, microtomy, and staining slides for diagnostic reporting, with NHS experience required and HCPC registration essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process and embed tissue samples, including microtomy and staining.
• Prepare slides for microscopic examination.
• Support pathologists in diagnostic reporting.

Skills

Histology experience

Microtomy

Staining techniques

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

NHS experience

Education

HCPC registration

Biomedical Science degree

Job description

We are currently seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Histology to join our client’s team in Somerset. 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 UK based clinical laboratory
• Experience with microtomy and staining techniques
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• NHS experience (required)

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.