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Banding: Band 6
Location: Central England
Start date: ASAP
Working hours: Full-time
Banding: Band 6
Location: Central England
Start date: ASAP
Working hours: Full-time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join a well-established laboratory in Central England on a locum basis. This role offers the chance to work within a busy Microbiology department, supporting the delivery of high-quality diagnostic services with a particular focus on Bacteriology.
What will your responsibilities be:
• Perform a range of routine and specialist Microbiology investigations within a Bacteriology laboratory.
• Process, analyse, interpret, and report microbiological samples in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment while ensuring quality standards are consistently met.
• Participate in the day-to-day running of the laboratory and support efficient workflow management.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with UKAS, ISO 15189, and laboratory quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and service delivery.
• Adhere to all health and safety, infection prevention, and laboratory governance policies.
• Process, analyse, interpret, and report microbiological samples in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment while ensuring quality standards are consistently met.
• Participate in the day-to-day running of the laboratory and support efficient workflow management.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with UKAS, ISO 15189, and laboratory quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care and service delivery.
• Adhere to all health and safety, infection prevention, and laboratory governance policies.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential
• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist.
• Previous experience working as a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in a UK Microbiology laboratory.
• Strong Bacteriology knowledge and practical laboratory experience.
• Ability to work independently within a busy diagnostic environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Previous experience working as a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in a UK Microbiology laboratory.
• Strong Bacteriology knowledge and practical laboratory experience.
• Ability to work independently within a busy diagnostic environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Desirable
• Experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Experience working within an NHS laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and accreditation requirements.
• Experience working within an NHS laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and accreditation requirements.
Why work with Pulse?
From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you'll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.
• Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the right placement.
• With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.
• We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to what matters to you.
• You are an individual and a professional, not just a resource.
• With preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you'll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won't find anywhere else.
• We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to what matters to you.
• You are an individual and a professional, not just a resource.
How to apply?
If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your application and placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
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