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We’re currently supporting Sussex pathology services to secure x5 Biomedical Scientists (Band 6–7) across Blood Sciences — with work available at RSCH, PRH, Worthing, or SRH, depending on your experience.

This is a full-time role (37.5 hours/week) running from 29th September 2025 to 29th September 2026, with a starting rota of Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm. Once trained, you’ll move into a broader shift pattern including late shifts, nights, and weekends.

The pay rate will depend on experience:



Band 6 – £26.55 per hour

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Band 7 – £31.45 per hour

We're looking for Biomedical Scientists with experience in one or more of the following areas:

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Chemistry Automation – Roche or Abbott analysers

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Special Chemistry – Toxicology, Mass Spec, HPLC, Electrophoresis

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Haematology & Blood Transfusion – Sysmex, Abbott, Stago, Werfen, Ortho Vision analysers

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Training Officer background highly desirable

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Familiarity with WinPath and Q-Pulse systems is essential

Work location will be confirmed closer to the start date based on your skillset and experience. You’ll be joining a supportive pathology team within one of the region’s leading NHS Trusts.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in, we’d love to discuss it with you.

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