Band 4, 5 and 6 - Locum Biomedical Scientist in Histology- Chichester

Job Title: Locum Biomedical Scientist in Histology

Location: Chichester, West Sussex

Banding: 4/5/6

Start date: ASAP

Duration: Ongoing

Rate: £20 - £26

Working hours: Monday – Friday

A rewarding opportunity is available for experienced and motivated Biomedical Scientists to join our client’s Histology department in Chichester. This locum role is open to candidates across Bands 4, 5 and 6, offering flexibility and the chance to work in a well‑equipped and supportive laboratory environment. The successful candidates will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality diagnostic services, supporting the care and treatment of the client’s patients through accurate and timely histological analysis.

The Biomedical Scientist will be responsible for performing a range of histological techniques including embedding, microtomy, staining, and quality control procedures. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the role involves processing and analysing tissue samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring compliance with laboratory protocols and health and safety standards. The post holder will also be expected to contribute to service development and uphold the highest standards of laboratory practice.

• HCPC registration (required for Band 5 and Band 6 roles)
• Relevant Biomedical Science degree or equivalent
• Experience in a UK‑based histology laboratory – essential
• Proficiency in microtomy, embedding, and staining techniques
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems and quality assurance procedures
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work 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 (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.