Posted by the employer · Gloucester, United Kingdom
Locum Biomedical Scientist Part-Time - Microbiology
Pulse Healthcare · Gloucester · United Kingdom
Posted: 09/10/2026 · On the employer's job feed since 11/10/2026 · Updated: 12/10/2026
The advert
Quoted in full from Pulse Healthcare's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.
Banding: Band 6
Location: Gloucester
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Working Pattern: 3 days a week, Wednesday to Friday
Hourly Rate: £25-27 Umbrella equivalent via trust DE
We are currently seeking a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist specialising in Microbiology to join our client’s team in Gloucester. This is a part-time, ongoing position working core hours only, ideally Weds-Fri, offering a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to contribute to a busy and well-established laboratory service.
Key Responsibilities
You will perform culture, identification, and sensitivity testing of clinical specimens. You will detect bacterial infections using manual and automated techniques.
Qualifications and Experience
- HCPC registration
- Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
- Experience in Microbiology within a clinical laboratory
- Experience with culture and sensitivity testing, on any of the enterics, urines, wounds or genitals benches
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- NHS experience (preferred)
Why Work with Pulse?
From the moment you register with Pulse, our focus is entirely on you. Our experienced recruitment consultants understand your specialty and are committed to finding roles that align with your skills and preferences. As a preferred or sole supplier to many clients, we offer exclusive opportunities not available elsewhere. We prioritise your professional goals, listen to your needs, and treat you as a valued individual—not just a resource.
How to Apply
If you are interested in registering with us, learning more about this position, or exploring other opportunities, we would love to hear from you. Please apply using the link below.
Similar roles in United Kingdom
- Band 7 - Biomedical Scientist Blood Transfusion · Pulse Healthcare, Brighton
- Band 7 - Biomedical Scientist Haematology · Pulse Healthcare, Brighton
- Band 7 - Biomedical Scientist Haematology · Pulse Healthcare, Brighton
5 open phlebotomist / lab technician roles found; at most three per employer shown. Source: Direct employer job feeds (ATS) and career sites crawled by gavroche-direct.
Other roles at Pulse Healthcare
- Acute Medicine Consultant · London
- Consultant in Adult Psychiatry · Basildon
- Consultant in Adult Psychiatry · Bath
- Consultant in Adult Psychiatry · Blackpool
- Consultant in Adult Psychiatry · Bristol
- Consultant in Adult Psychiatry · Colchester
144 open. Source: Direct employer job feeds (ATS) and career sites crawled by gavroche-direct.