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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Support
Grade
Band 5/6
Contract
37.5 hours permanent and 28.5 hours Fixed term 12 months
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours permanent and 28.5 hours Fixed term 12 months 24 hour shift pattern
Job ref
328-CD-7340092
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£31,049 - £46,580 Per annum (pro rata)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Band 5/6

Job overview

The Pathology departments at University Hospitals North Tees and Hartlepool (NTH) and South Tees Hospitals (STH) are working collaboratively to develop a joint service called Tees Valley Pathology (TVP) with services being delivered on all hospital sites.

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified, enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with appropriate experience, knowledge and skills to join our scientific team and participate in the delivery of services provided by Blood Transfusion and Haematology  as part of the TVP service operating out of  University Hospital North Tees and Hartlepool Hospital, Stockton on Tees, Hartlepool Hospital, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.

Candidates for the Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) roles should be HCPC state registered, hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio and have experience of working various shifts across both core and non-core hours in their chosen discipline or have equivalent expertise that can be demonstrated on their application.

Depending on the level of qualifications and degree of experience from applications for the Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) posts, consideration will also be given to applicants who are newly qualified HCPC candidates and who may be working towards these qualifications and thus be applicable for employment at Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) level.

 

 

Main duties of the job

Rotation through all sections within the chosen department will provide candidates with a wide range of experience. The role involves taking a leading role in achieving daily workload targets therefore effective interpersonal and communication skills are crucial.  The ability to work efficiently as part of a team and be able to prioritise work in order to meet strict deadlines is essential.

Analyse pathology specimens and provide technically accurate results. Be professionally accountable for the interpretation of patients’ results to enable diagnostic and treatment regimes for clinical colleagues. Provide specialist knowledge and assistance to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients within their area of responsibility.

The post holder will be expected to work with senior staff to help support the integration of Haematology into Pathology from a staff, IT and technological perspective.

The post holder will be expected to work across TVPS attending all sites as necessary.

The post holder will be expected to have specialist knowledge of all sections of the service and be involved in delivering research and development within that service. They will also be expected to participate in the training and development of new, trainee or support staff.

After completion of training, the post holder will be expected to participate in the out of hours rota including late shifts, nights and weekends.

Working for our organisation

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills.  You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust Values and Behaviours

Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills

Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications Band 5

Essential criteria
  • IBMS Accreditated Degree
  • Completed Registration Portfolio / HCPC registered
  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)

Qualifications Band 6

Essential criteria
  • IBMS accredited degree
  • Completed Registration Portfolio / HCPC registered
  • Completed a Specialist Portfolio in an appropriate discipline
  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)

Experience Band 5

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in an accredited NHS clinical Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion department
  • Experience of computer packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc

Experience Band 6

Essential criteria
  • Experience of Quality Management Systems and ISO 15189 standards

Knowledge Band 5

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and health safety measure.
  • Able to understand new technological advance.

Knowledge Band 6

Essential criteria
  • Working knowledge of Pathology IT Systems

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Rachel Webb
Job title
Lead BMS
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 850850
Additional information

Helen Baxter 

Operational Lead Scientist – Blood Transfusion 

Direct Line North Tees: 01642 383753 Extension: 83753

Direct Line James Cook: 01642 282632

Extension: 52632 

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