Band 7 Specialist Histology Biomedical Scientist (BMS) Locum London
Vivid Healthcare Search Limited
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Salary
£25.00 to £40.00 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 October 2026
25 days leftIn plain English
What this job actually involves
You will cut tissue samples (microtomy) in a hospital lab, aiming for at least 20 blocks per hour. The job is a locum position, so you work when needed and get paid by the hour. It suits qualified biomedical scientists with lab experience who want flexible hours in London. You will also use online timesheets to record your work.
What you'll need
- HCPC registration is essential
- At least 12 months recent experience in a UK hospital lab
- Proven microtomy skill, 20 blocks per hour
- Experience in microbiology or histology labs
- Fully qualified Biomedical Scientist (Band 7 level)
How to boost your chances
- Make sure your HCPC registration is current before applying
- Highlight your microtomy speed and any quality metrics on your CV
- Gather references from recent hospital work to show 12‑month experience
- Familiarise yourself with online timesheet systems used by locums
- Be ready to start ASAP and be flexible with shift timings
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Job description
Vivid Healthcare are looking for an experienced Band 7 Specialist Biomedical Scientist (BMS) Locum within Histology in London
Pay: £30- £40 per hour
Position Details: Microtomy experience, minimum 20 blocks per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Location: London
Duration: Ongoing
Essential: HCPC Registration
Registering with Vivid Healthcare comes with extensive benefits:
First refusals on all locum positions prior to being advertised.
CPD re-reimbursements (Terms and Conditions Apply)
Experienced Consultant (one point of contact)
Online timesheets where you can log in at any time and print your weekly income.
Contactable at any time/nights/weekends
To be successful for this role, you must be a fully qualified BMS with a minimum of 12 months recent experience within a UK based hospital and proven experience within Microbiology.
We offer a £250 referral bonus on successful placement (terms and qualifying period apply). Should this position not be of interest we have a number of roles around the UK offering great packages, please call the BMS team if you would like to know more information.
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First seen
11 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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