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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist in Histopathology at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Histopathology Department at Queens Medical Centre. You will be responsible for carrying out the examination of pathological samples using a range of technologies and ensuring accurate results are reported or presented appropriately. You will support the delivery of a quality-driven, cost-effective and patient-focused service, working as part of the departmental team in line with the Trusts objectives and professional standards. You will be based at one campus but may be required to work across both Queens Medical Centre (QMC) and Nottingham City Hospital (NCH), depending on service requirements.

Main duties of the job

As a Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for promoting the Trusts core values and maintaining high professional standards in all aspects of your work. You will be supporting a culture that values staff contributions, professional development and equality, while demonstrating zero tolerance of discrimination. You will be managing your responsibilities in accordance with the principles of the NHS and contributing to the responsible stewardship of public funds. You will also support opportunities for innovation, teaching and research, helping to encourage new approaches and continuous development within the organisation.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job Role & Responsibilities

• To carry out laboratory analyses under the direction of senior Biomedical Scientist staff, ensuring results are reported accurately and appropriate records and documentation are completed and maintained.
• To participate in departmental rosters as required and undertake duties according to the operational requirements of the laboratory, including working flexibly when necessary.
• To perform quality control procedures and review quality control results to identify poor performance, investigating issues and taking appropriate corrective action where required.
• To participate in the operation and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, reporting any faults or issues appropriately to support the safe and effective functioning of equipment.
• To maintain appropriate laboratory supplies by monitoring and replenishing consumables, reagents and equipment, while organising personal work activities to make effective use of available time and resources.
• To ensure competent use of computerised data management systems and maintain compliance with laboratory policies, Standard Operating Procedures, safety requirements, statutory obligations, patient confidentiality and data protection legislation.

Person Specifications & Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Relevant Biomedical Science qualification.
• Experience in Histopathology.
• Knowledge of laboratory quality control procedures.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

NHS Professionals Limited

Location

Queens Medical Centre, Derby Road,
NOTTINGHAM, NG7 2UH, United Kingdom

We are seeking a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join our Pathology team within South West Acute Hospital, Clinical Biochemistry Department. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary laboratory service, delivering high-quality diagnostic testing to support patient care across the Trust.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive Trust environment that values professional development, quality, and patient safety. This is a temporary position, initially for 3 months, with the potential for extension. Hours of work - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm on a rota basis and may include evenings and weekends. The rate of pay is £19.78-£31.65 per hour. Candidates must have at least 1 Year's experience in a similar role and be HCPC Registered.

What We Need From You:

• Degree/Diploma in Biomedical Science
• HCPC Registration
• At least 1 year's Post Graduate Clinical Experience

What We Will Offer You:

• Weekly Pay
• A minimum of 28 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• Paid Annual Leave
• Inclusion into our company pension scheme

The Next Steps:

• Contact Jessica Young or Danielle Willis at First Choice Enniskillen
• Send your CV via the link

First Choice is an equal opportunities employer

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking for an experienced and motivated Biomedical Scientist to join the Public Health Microbiology team in Cambridge via NHS Professionals Bank, on an immediate basis, until September 2027.

The role involves undertaking a broad range of routine and specialist microbiological and molecular investigations, interpreting and reporting results, maintaining high professional and technical standards, and supporting the effective day-to-day operation of the laboratory.

The Role

Key Responsibilities Laboratory & Scientific Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of routine and specialist microbiological and molecular investigations in accordance with laboratory policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Process clinical specimens and undertake appropriate testing, ensuring results are produced accurately and within required timescales.
• Use professional knowledge and experience to determine appropriate investigations and testing pathways for different specimen types.
• Interpret and report laboratory results, identifying significant, unusual or unexpected findings and escalating these appropriately.
• Work competently across laboratory sections, including:Bacteriology, Containment Level 3, Serology, Chlamydia, Molecular Diagnostics and more.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical microbiology, relevant scientific developments and specialist laboratory techniques.

Equipment & Laboratory Systems

• Operate, maintain and monitor laboratory equipment and automated analysers in accordance with manufacturer instructions and laboratory procedures.
• Maintain appropriate stocks of consumables and ensure the efficient use of laboratory resources.
• Use laboratory IT systems effectively, including booking in specimens, requesting tests, entering and retrieving results, and maintaining appropriate records.

Quality, Governance & Safety

• Work in accordance with UKHSA policies, laboratory procedures, professional guidance and relevant quality standards.
• Contribute to the maintenance of quality standards and the laboratory Quality Management System.
• Monitor quality control results and promptly escalate anomalies or concerns.
• Contribute to audits, quality improvement activities and the review and development of SOPs.
• Report accidents, incidents and hazards appropriately.
• Assist with risk assessments relating to new techniques, procedures and SOP reviews.

Essential Criteria

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science or equivalent academic qualification
• Demonstrable specialist laboratory experience appropriate to a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist role.
• Sound knowledge and application of quality and health & safety systems, including UKAS standards and HSE regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and accurately to a range of audiences.

Why join UKHSA?

UKHSA is the nation's expert health security agency, working to prevent, detect, analyse and respond to infectious diseases and other threats to health. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to contribute to work that protects communities, supports the NHS and strengthens health security nationally and internationally.

Work Location: Addenbrooke's Hospital - Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 0QQ

For more info please contact Dani Adams on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) / (url removed)

Locum Consultant or Specialist in Oncology - UK-Wide Opportunities Medacs Healthcare

Job Title: Locum Consultant or Specialist Clinical Oncologist - covering Gynae, Breast, Upper GI, Urology service (Breast and Gynae are priority)

Location: Lancashire, UK

Rate: 95- 135ph, PAYE only

Contract Type: Locum

Details: Start ASAP for 3 months initially. Full or part time considered. Some cross cover on another site may be required (25 min drive). We currently have significant pressures with Gynae , Breast, Upper GI, urology service. They would need experience within either of those (breast and Gynae are priority). Clinical Oncologist is very much preferable; to do Radiotherapy and Chemo.

Make a Real Difference in Oncology - On Your Terms

Are you a skilled Consultant in Oncology seeking flexibility, variety, and rewarding clinical experiences? At Medacs Healthcare, we're proud to support the NHS with expert consultants across the UK. We're currently recruiting for locum Consultant roles in Oncology with UK-wide opportunities tailored to your availability and preferences.

Why Work Locum with Medacs Healthcare?

• Priority Access to Locum Shifts - Get exclusive early access to locum roles across the UK.
• Shifts That Work for You - Flexible long-term or short-term assignments to match your lifestyle and career goals
• NHS-Approved Framework Agency - As a trusted Tier 1 supplier to over 150 NHS Trusts, we offer consistent, high-quality opportunities.
• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant - Receive one-to-one support from a specialist who understands your clinical area and career goals.
• Streamlined Registration & Fast Onboarding - Our expert compliance team helps you get fully registered and ready to work quickly and efficiently.
• Free Wellbeing Support - Benefit from free mental health and wellbeing support, including webinars by The Joyful Doctor (with CPD points)
• GMC Revalidation & Appraisal Support - We're a Designated Body and provide full support with your annual appraisals.
• Lucrative Referral Scheme - Earn generous bonuses for every successful referral you make.
• 24/7/365 Support - Our team is available around the clock - whenever you need us.

About the Role

As a locum Consultant in Oncology, you'll provide expert care and contribute to the delivery of high-quality services.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• A current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or PVG check - or a willingness to undergo one as part of the registration process
• UK Right to Work
• Relevant NHS experience

Desirable:

• CCT in Oncology

Locations Available

We're recruiting for locum roles across the UK, including:

• Greater London
• Midlands
• North West & North East England
• South East & South West England
• Scotland
• Wales

Let us know your preferred region and availability, and we'll match you with the right opportunity.

Apply Today

Take control of your oncology career with flexible locum opportunities through a trusted partner in healthcare staffing. Submit your CV below.

For more info please contact Dani Adams on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) / (url removed)

Behaviour Support Worker - Oxford

Are you passionate about supporting young individuals and looking for a role where you can make a real difference?

A brilliant SEN School in Oxford is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and inspiring Behaviour Support Worker to join their team. This role particularly suits Psychology graduates, aspiring teachers, people with experience working with young people, or anyone looking to start their career in SEN.

Job Responsibilities as a Behaviour Support Worker

• Provide 1:1 and small-group behavioural support to students with a range of additional needs, including challenging behaviour, emotional difficulties, and behavioural regulation needs.
• Support students to develop positive behaviour, emotional regulation, resilience, confidence, and social skills.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and SEN professionals to implement individual behaviour support plans and strategies.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students, providing consistent encouragement and reassurance.

What we're looking for in a Behaviour Support Worker

• Compassionate and empathetic - able to understand and respond sensitively to students with a range of behavioural and additional needs.
• Patient and supportive - able to provide consistent reassurance, encouragement, and boundaries, particularly when students are experiencing challenging emotions or behaviours.
• Excellent communication skills - able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, parents/carers, and other professionals.

Job Details

• Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker
• Location: Oxford
• Setting: SEN School
• Start Date: ASAP
• Pay: 93- 110 per day
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm
• Contract: Full-time

Apply now for this Behaviour Support Worker role in Oxford and make a real difference by supporting young people to overcome challenges, develop positive behaviours, and fulfil their potential!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Autism Support Worker - Oxford

Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference? Are you interested in gaining hands on experience to support your career?

A great opportunity is available for an Autism Support Worker in a lovely school in Oxford. You will be working directly with students who need additional support with managing their workload in class.

The role:

• This a role where no two days are the same and where every day will bring something new. The school requires a positive, enthusiastic and resilient individual to join their team.
• The school support children between the ages of 4 and 16 with a primary need of Autism but the students have other coexisting needs such as speech and language, behavioural and mental health.
• As an Autism Support Worker, you would be directly involved in helping children with their daily tasks and help maintain a positive and engaging learning environment. You will be required to help the class teacher prepare learning materials and lessons for the day and help keep track of children's progress.
• This is a great opportunity for aspiring psychologists, teachers or therapists. Those with an interest in the education sector will also benefit from this valuable experience. Graduates will be considered.

The ideal Autism Support Worker:

• Would have some experience working with SEN children
• Be patient, nurturing and keen to learn
• Have excellent communication skills
• Understand the importance of Safeguarding
• Bring a fun element to the classroom

Key Information:

• Oxford
• ASAP Start / September Start
• Mon - Fri role
• Full time - long term
• 90 - 100 per day
• Autism Support Worker

If you are interested in this role, you can apply directly to this advert.

Autism Support Worker - Oxford - ASAP / September Start - Mental Health Support

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Aspiring Psychologist - Mental Health Mentor - Oxford

Are you a graduate looking for valuable experience that will set you up for success? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain hands on experience?

A lovely mental health school in Oxford are on the search for an individual to come in and support their students with social, emotional and mental health needs.

The school looking to hire, are highly regarded in their area and need an individual who will help support their students during the school day.

Your role as a Mental Health Mentor will include supporting the students during the school day, helping them process their emotions, help them find healthy ways to cope and support them in their daily needs in the classroom. You will also facilitate the use of a specialized therapy throughout the school day in which you will receive full training.

The students at this school come from varied backgrounds, but most of them have had to deal with adverse childhood experiences. They have childhood trauma that is linked to stress and anxiety and this often impacts their ability to learn. They need an individual who will come in and be a pillar of support for them.

As a Mental Health Mentor in this school, you will play a pivotal role in facilitating a supportive environment for learning to take place. You will work closely with the other well experienced members of staff to provide personalized assistance to each child.

This is an absolutely wonderful opportunity for individuals who are looking to start a career in education or even steer their career into the mental health and psychology domain. Graduates, as well as those with backgrounds in sports, art or drama will benefit from this experience and you are highly encouraged to apply.

Key information regarding the role:

• Mental Health Support
• Mental Health School in Oxford
• Full time
• Start date: ASAP
• 90 - 100 per day
• Excellent experience to add to your CV

This is a warm and friendly work environment that really makes a difference in the lives of children with poor mental health and childhood trauma. If you are ready to embark on a wonderful journey where you would be creating a lasting impact and witness the incredible growth of young minds, apply today and become a valued member of staff!

Oxford - Mental Health Mentor - ASAP Start - Full Time

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Locum Dentist / Henfield, West Sussex

MBR Dental are currently assisting a dental practice located in Henfield, West Sussex to recruit a Locum Dentist to join their team on a temporary basis.

Position Details:

• Available immediately with notice periods taken into consideration.
• Full or part time opportunity.
• Surgery space Monday to Friday.
• Hours to be discussed.
• Ongoing Locum Dentist required on a self employed basis.
• Option to progress to a permanent role at the practice.

Remuneration & Benefits:

• 450 per day based on UDA delivery.
• Can also pay per UDA achieved, to be discussed.
• Private revenue paid at 50% split.
• Access to Treatment Coordinator.
• Access to large clinical support network.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Monthly pay with one week notice period.

Practice Details:

• 6 surgery practice; large surgeries with windows.
• Computerised with digital x-rays, CBCT machines, intra oral scanner.
• Support from clinicians with specialisms in Implants, Endodontics, Orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry as well as facial aesthetics.
• Parking available and close to local transport options.

Requirements:

• GDC registration.
• Active performer number
• Valid DBS check

About MBR Dental:

MBR Dental are your dental recruiter, supporting practices and dentists across the UK.

Apply Now:

For more information please send your CV by applying now.

Locum Dentist / Bognor Regis, West Sussex

MBR Dental are currently assisting a dental practice located in Bognor Regis, West Sussex to recruit a Locum Dentist to join their team on a temporary basis.

Position Details:

• Flexible start date.
• Full or part time opportunity.
• Surgery space Monday to Saturday.
• Days and hours to be discussed.
• Locum Dentist required on an ongoing basis.
• Option to progress to a permanent role at the practice.
• Monthly pay frequency with a one week notice period.

Remuneration & Benefits:

• 450 per day based on UDA delivery.
• Pay per UDA also available, to be discussed.
• Private revenue split paid at 50%.
• Access to large clinical support network.
• Career development and training opportunities.

Practice Details:

• 7 surgery practice.
• Computerised with Digital X-rays, Rotary Endo, CBCT scanner.
• Support from Treatment Coordinator, Hygienist, Therapist, experienced Dental Nurses and Associates.
• Practice offers general dentistry, implants and minor oral surgery.
• High street location with paid parking nearby.
• Close to train station with direct links to London and Brighton.

Requirements:

• GDC registration.
• Active performer number
• Valid DBS check
• Valid indemnity insurance (5 million excess)

About MBR Dental:

MBR Dental are your dental recruiter, supporting practices and dentists across the UK.

Apply Now:

For more information please send your CV by applying now.

Background
This is a great opportunity for a Locum GP to join a highly respected GP practice for the next nine months to cover maternity leave. The practice is looking for a degree of continuity with two days per week required Tuesdays are essential then either Thursday or Friday in addition.

There is flexibility around start and finish times and a reasonable workload of two four hour sessions working to 14 patients per session (8 face to face 15 mins and 6 telephone 10 mins) with admin built into the morning and afternoon sessions.

Home visits are unlikely as the practice has a Paramedic team that picks up the majority, shared admin is not essential. There may be some expectation for duty work once settled in the role (paid at a higher rate).

If you can offer regular days each week for the next nine months and would be interested in finding out more details then apply below or give us a call.

Location
Bournemouth

Rate
£80-85 per hour

The Practice

• Very forward-thinking and passionate practice
• Strong CQC history
• Work alongside a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team (including GPs, Clinical Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, Pharmacy Techs, Physios, Paramedics, etc)
• SystmOne practice
• Flexible around hours
• Free on-site car parking

Your Role

• You must be qualified as a General Practitioner and registered with the GMC and UK performers list.
• Required days Tuesdays then either Thursday or Friday in addition
• Sessions are: 2 x 4 hour sessions
• Hours between 8:30-6:00 with flexibility on exact start/finish times within these hours
• 14 patients per session (face-to-face and telephone)
• Home visits are rare, shared admin is not essential
• Potential duty expectation as GP replacing had duty responsibility on alternate Tuesdays

The Benefits

• Nine month commitment
• Flexible start/finish times as long as 2 x 4 hour sessions are completed
• 15 min appts with 14 patients per session

Next Steps
For further details on this exceptional role, please click the Apply Now button. If you can specify the best time to talk, please do; we will get in touch when it suits you best. You will then be contacted by one of our specialist consultants, who will provide you with further details about the role.

If you would like to talk ahead of sending us your CV, please give us a call on (phone number removed). Please note, any contact is in the strictest confidence and we will not send your details to any practice without your expressed consent to do so.

Is this role almost right for you, but not quite ticking all the boxes? If so, we have hundreds of other roles available and can also work proactively to find you your perfect post.

We have been named as the Recruitment Firm of the year at the HealthInvestor Awards, Winners of the Professional Service Provider of the Year at the General Practice Awards, Winners of the Recruitment Award at the LaingBuisson Awards and named on the Recruiter Hot100 list, so in dealing with us you'll be in safe hands!

For every placement we make, Menlo Park plants two trees! We plant one on your behalf and the other on the surgery's behalf. By planting two trees we offset 0.6 tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of driving 1,466 miles in a standard car. We want to contribute towards helping save the planet!

Rohan Fletcher