Job overview
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative Senior Biomedical Scientist for a fixed term of 12 months, to work in our newly refurbished Cellular pathology department. The post holder will be expected to work closely with other senior staff across pathology to deliver a high quality service to our users.
The successful candidate will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. They will have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio and hold an appropriate higher qualification. Applicants will be require evidence of obtaining the relevant higher qualification within 3 months of this appointment .
The role will include participation in routine specimen dissection, advanced technical support, supervision and staff management. There will be a requirement to contribute to the maintenance of departmental UKAS accreditation.
The department operates an extended working day Monday – Friday between 7am and 6pm. The successful candidate will be expected to work on a rotational basis between these hours which also include a 1:6 Saturday rotation.
The Department has UKAS accreditation, IBMS training approval and CPD is actively encouraged
The pathology departments at NTH and STH are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered on both hospital sites. This will require cross site working as appropriate
Main duties of the job
This is a senior level laboratory post which will include provision of supervision, training and management to provide a technical service which meets both Trust and national standards.
The post holder will be expected to have an in-depth knowledge of Cellular pathology and be intrinsically involved in quality and service development.
The post holder will be expected to deputise for the relevant Lead scientist as required.
The post holder is expected to participate, as appropriate, in regional and national groups to develop guidelines and support development of Pathology provision across the wider NHS.
The post holder will analyse and process pathology specimens and provide technically accurate results.
The post holder will also participate in routine specimen dissection.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Senior Biomedical Scientist, Cellular Pathology with North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust in Stockton-on-tees, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 £46,148 - £52,809 Pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jun 2026.
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