Band 8 Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry - £30-40p/h- START ASAP!

LOCUM Band 8 Biomedical Scientist – Biochemistry
Location: Durham
Band: 8a
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Rate: £30 – £40 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Locum (initial 3–6 months with potential extension)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 8 Biomedical Scientist with specialist expertise in Clinical Biochemistry to join a busy and well-equipped NHS laboratory in Durham on a locum basis.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of a high-quality clinical biochemistry service and provide leadership in technical and quality matters. This role is ideal for an experienced BMS looking for a senior position with the flexibility of a locum contract.

• Lead and manage daily operations in the biochemistry department

• Maintain compliance with UKAS ISO 15189 standards and contribute to audits and quality assurance

• Supervise and support junior staff, ensuring training and competency assessments are up to date

• Assist with analyser maintenance, troubleshooting, and method validation

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and accurate results are delivered for patient care

• HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist

• Extensive post-registration experience in Clinical Biochemistry

• Proven ability to work independently and lead a team

• Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems and governance

• Experience using modern automated platforms (e.g., Roche, Abbott, Beckman)

• MSc or equivalent in Biomedical Science or a relevant subject

• Experience in LIMS and middleware systems

• Previous locum or Band 8-level experience

• Competitive hourly rate: £30 – £40 per hour (DOE)

• Weekly payroll

• Flexible working arrangements

• Opportunity to work in a modern, high-throughput lab with experienced teams