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Job summary

Main area
Clinical Support
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Day , Late , and Night shifts including weekends and public holidays)
Job ref
328-CD-7401154
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/09/2025 23:59

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Biomedical Scientist

Band 5

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated and suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology.  

The Pathology Departments of both North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust are working collaboratively to develop a joint service from all hospital sites. The department is based at The James Cook University Hospital.

The department has full UKAS accreditation and approved IBMS training. CPD is actively encouraged. Microbiology is a dynamic and forward-thinking department providing an expert 24/7 service across all our hospital sites

We are looking for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to join our Microbiology team. The vacancy is 37.5 hours per week and permanent. You must have an IBMS accredited degree, be registered with HCPC or have successfully completed the registration portfolio assessment and be HCPC registered within 30 days of interview. Applicants not meeting these criteria will not be shortlisted.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the Microbiology Management team, the post holder will be required to perform routine day-to-day operations within the Microbiology department, rotating between all sections within the speciality following approved methodologies and procedures. 
To assist in the training and development of Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Higher Healthcare Science Support Workers, Healthcare Support Workers and other staff grades according to departmental policy. 
It is expected that the post holder:
•    will work autonomously without direct supervision.
•    Will participate in a 24/7 shift system, weekend working, extended working day and out of hours cover applicable to the specific needs of the department.

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Working for our organisation

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 these 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, 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 and Training

Essential criteria
  • IBMS accredited degree
  • Must have successfully completed the registration portfolio assessment
  • HCPC Registration as Biomedical Scientist
  • Must demonstrate training and competency in microbiology
Desirable criteria
  • Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff.
  • Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and safety measures.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Flexible approach to working hours
  • Able to understand new technological advances.
  • Willing to attend courses and conferences to keep up to date and disseminate knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Basic working knowledge of Pathology IT systems
  • Familiar with LEAN principles
  • Presentation skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in a clinical laboratory
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in an accredited NHS clinical Microbiology department.
  • Experience of shift working or out of hours working.
  • Experience of Quality Management Systems.
  • Microsoft Office

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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
Wilfred Nyoni
Job title
Operational Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 282668
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