Biomedical Science jobs in Hertfordshire

Biomedical Scientist Histology - Band 6

Location: London - Leading Private Hospital

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Pay: £17.00 - £22.00 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

NHS experience is essential / Private healthcare experience is desirable

Requirements of the role:

• Band 6 specialist biomedical scientist: HCPC registration, relevant histology laboratory experience and an IBMS Specialist Diploma/portfolio or equivalent experience accepted by the employer.

• Core techniques: work autonomously within competence across tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining and immunohistochemistry, following laboratory procedures.

• Technical judgement: assess preparation and staining quality, identify problems and troubleshoot or escalate issues to protect diagnostic quality and turnaround times.

• Quality assurance: maintain reliable records and controls, contribute to equipment/reagent checks and follow the laboratory’s quality management system.

• Workload: organise routine and priority samples, maintain specimen traceability and communicate effectively with colleagues about delays or technical concerns.

• Training and improvement: support junior staff, participate in audit and contribute to updated procedures, laboratory standards and service improvement.

• Confirm locally: required specialist techniques, platforms and authorisation limits; verify the accepted specialist qualification/equivalence. These are indicative requirements, not a confirmed person specification.

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INDPERM

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: £17.00-£22.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• Are you HCPC registered with a valid PIN?
• Do you have UK experience as a Biomedical Scientist in Histology?

Work Location: In person