Healthcare Scientists

Role Overview & Pathology Disciplines

Healthcare Science underpins over 80% of all clinical diagnoses across healthcare. Emerald247 supplies IBMS-accredited, HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, and Clinical Scientists across all major diagnostic specialties.

Laboratory & Clinical Disciplines:

• Haematology & Blood Transfusion: Full blood counts, coagulation screens, crossmatching, and emergency blood issuing
• Clinical Biochemistry: Automated serum chemistry analyzers, endocrine profiling, and toxicology screening
• Medical Microbiology & Virology: Bacterial cultures, antibiotic susceptibility testing, PCR, and viral load diagnostics
• Histopathology & Cytology: Tissue microtomy, embedding, special staining, and immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• Genomics & Clinical Physiology: Next-generation sequencing (NGS), ECG/Echocardiography, and respiratory lung function testing

Pay & Rate Guidelines

Competitive hourly rates from £25 to £50 per hour (PAYE / Umbrella) across NHS Bands 5, 6, 7, and specialist Band 8a posts.

UK-Wide Pathology Networks

Access vacancies across leading NHS hub laboratories, academic medical centers, and private pathology providers.

Shift & On-Call Enhancements

High-earning potential with 24/7 out-of-hours on-call, weekend, and night shift enhancement rates.

IBMS Specialist Portfolio Support

Consultant support for CPD evidence logging and career progression towards Specialist BMS (Band 6/7).

Safeguarding & Compliance Checklist

All laboratory personnel undergo rigorous credentials and laboratory competency checks.

• Active HCPC Registration (Biomedical / Clinical Scientist)
• IBMS Certificate of Competence / Specialist Diploma
• Enhanced DBS & Right to Work in the UK Clearance
• Two verified laboratory manager references