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About Health Now: Health Now is a leading insourcing service provider, delivering high-quality healthcare solutions to NHS and private sector partners. We are expanding our expert team of HCPC-registered Histology Biomedical Scientists to support diagnostic services across the UK. Whether you're seeking extra income, work-life balance, or career progression, we offer flexible and rewarding opportunities tailored to your needs.

Why Join Us? ✔ Excellent Pay: Highly competitive rates – Outside IR35 ✔ Enhanced Rates: Additional pay for candidates experienced in dissection ✔ Flexible Working: Part-time, full-time, and weekend-only roles available ✔ Nationwide Roles: Work in locations that suit you ✔ Career Development: Enhance your experience in cutting-edge laboratory settings ✔ Work-Life Balance: Choose shifts that fit your lifestyle ✔ Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment

Key Responsibilities:

· Conduct routine and complex biomedical tests in compliance with UKAS and ISO 15189 standards

· Analyze specimens accurately and efficiently to support patient diagnosis and treatment

· Maintain high standards of quality assurance and compliance with laboratory protocols

· Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

· Stay updated with the latest advancements in biomedical science and laboratory techniques

· Cut a variety of tissue types using a microtome and embed tissue samples

· Enhanced rates available for those experienced in dissection

Requirements:

· HCPC Registration (Essential)

· BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent

· Experience in NHS or private sector laboratories

· Proficiency in relevant biomedical disciplines (e.g., Haematology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology)

· Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

· Knowledge of UKAS and ISO 15189 accreditation standards

· Must have experience in cutting a variety of tissue types using a microtome and embedding

· Candidates applying from outside the UK must have worked in Histopathology as a specialist area for over 4 years

Apply Now! If you're a skilled Biomedical Scientist looking for flexible, well-paid opportunities in a supportive and professional environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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