LOCUM Band 6 Biomedical Scientist - Histopathology - Kent - Hunter Gatherer AHP & Mental Health : Job Details

Location: KentJob Type: LocumBand: 6Specialism: HistopathologyHours: Full-time (Monday–Friday)Rate: Competitive hourly rate £25–£27 per hour

Hunter AHP have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Locum Biomedical Scientist with specialist experience in Histopathology to join a reputable NHS hospital based in Kent. This is an excellent role for someone looking to enhance their skills in a modern, well-equipped laboratory setting while contributing to a high-demand department.

• Embedding, microtomy, staining (including special stains), and sectioning across a range of tissue types

• Operate histopathology equipment (e.g., Leica or Thermo microtomes)

• Ensure quality control and compliance with UKAS/ISO 15189 standards

• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to laboratory SOPs

• Support junior staff and assist with training if required

• HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist

• Minimum of 1 year UK experience working in a Histopathology lab

• Proficiency in microtomy (preferred block count: 30–40/hour)

• Familiarity with quality assurance processes and UKAS standards

• Previous NHS experience

• Experience with digital pathology systems

• Market-leading pay rates

• Flexible contracts in top NHS labs

• Fast-track onboarding and compliance support

• Opportunity to work alongside leading specialists

• Market-leading pay rates

• Speedy onboarding and compliance support

• Flexible locations and contracts

• Roles across NHS and private sectors

Interested?If you are interested in discussing this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I would love to provide you with more details and answer any questions you might have.

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