How do I hire locum or temporary biomedical scientists through Actionus?

Send us the role, location, dates and engagement type. We confirm what is achievable, shortlist compliant biomedical scientists and book them once you approve, with hours recorded through weekly online timesheets.

Can Actionus recruit permanent and interim biomedical scientists?

Yes. We recruit biomedical science staff on locum, temporary, interim and permanent terms, and temporary assignments can convert to permanent on agreed terms.

What checks are completed before biomedical scientists start?

Professional registration where it applies, right to work, identity, the correct level of DBS, references and role-specific training evidence. The compliance pack is shared with you before the assignment begins.

Do you work across the whole of the UK?

Yes. Actionus recruits nationally across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and in Ireland, so you work with one agency wherever the vacancy sits.

For employers

Biomedical Science recruitment agency.

Hire locum, temporary, interim and permanent biomedical scientists with Actionus. Pathology networks rely on HCPC-registered biomedical scientists across blood sciences, microbiology, histopathology and transfusion, with 24/7 rotas that regularly need locum cover. Actionus places biomedical scientists and support staff into shift, contract and permanent laboratory roles.

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How you can hire

Locum, temporary, interim or permanent.

Locum biomedical scientists

Short-notice and planned locum biomedical scientists to cover rota gaps, sickness, leave and backlogs, booked on your framework or direct engagement terms where they apply.

Temporary biomedical scientists

Temporary biomedical scientists for seasonal pressure, projects and fixed blocks of work, with weekly online timesheets approved by your manager.

Interim biomedical scientists

Interim biomedical scientists and senior leads to hold a service, cover a vacant post or deliver a change programme while you recruit permanently.

Permanent biomedical scientists

Permanent biomedical scientists sourced, screened and shortlisted against your brief, with interviews arranged and offers managed through to start.

Compliance checked before the first shift

•HCPC registration and IBMS evidence where held
•Enhanced DBS or PVG, with update service checks
•Right to work and identity verification
•References covering recent clinical employment
•Occupational health and immunisation clearance
•Mandatory training evidence

Settings we supply

•NHS pathology networks
•Private laboratories
•Blood transfusion services
•Public health laboratories

Specialities

Blood sciences, Microbiology, Histopathology, Transfusion, Haematology, Cellular pathology

Live biomedical science roles

Roles we are working on now.

Questions

Hiring biomedical scientists, answered.

How do I hire locum or temporary biomedical scientists through Actionus?: Send us the role, location, dates and engagement type. We confirm what is achievable, shortlist compliant biomedical scientists and book them once you approve, with hours recorded through weekly online timesheets.
Can Actionus recruit permanent and interim biomedical scientists?: Yes. We recruit biomedical science staff on locum, temporary, interim and permanent terms, and temporary assignments can convert to permanent on agreed terms.
What checks are completed before biomedical scientists start?: Professional registration where it applies, right to work, identity, the correct level of DBS, references and role-specific training evidence. The compliance pack is shared with you before the assignment begins.
Do you work across the whole of the UK?: Yes. Actionus recruits nationally across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and in Ireland, so you work with one agency wherever the vacancy sits.

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