# Senior Biomedical Scientist, Cellular Pathology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist-cellular-pathology/0b4f57de-9734-461f-99e0-eb580be6af6c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-biomedical-scientist-cellular-pathology/0b4f57de-9734-461f-99e0-eb580be6af6c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Stockton-on-tees - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 £46,148 - £52,809 Pro rata per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-16T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T23:01:36.161Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Durham/Stockton_on_Tees/North_Tees_Hartlepool_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cellular_Pathology/Cellular_Pathology-v7951596 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7951596?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This advert may close once sufficient number of applications is reached 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 Please refer to the detailed job description, main responsibilities of the role and full  person specification attached ## Job Details This advert may close once sufficient number of applications is reached 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 ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities Please refer to the detailed job description, main responsibilities of the role and full person specification attached ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Extensive laboratory experience - Management / Supervisory experience - Experience of Quality Management Systems - Experience of UKAS accreditation **Desirable** - Evidence of contribution to or management of a service change project ### Qualifications **Essential** - IBMS accredited degree or demonstrated equivalent that must be documented in the application - HCPC registration. - MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent eg. IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma) - IBMS Specialist portfolio in Cellular Pathology - Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) **Desirable** - Management or Leadership Qualification ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Ability to work under pressure - Ability to maintain high levels of concentration - Able to work unsupervised - Good written and verbal communication skills - Able to give and receive feedback to individuals - Able to prepare documents at short notice ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science. - Good working knowledge of Pathology IT systems and IT literate in all modules in MS Office - Excellent communication skills - Training, mentoring and staff development - Knowledge of relevant legislation and safety measures - Planning and organisational skills **Desirable** - -Negotiation and problem solving skills - Practical management skills ## Documents - [privacy notice (pdf, 717.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1774) - [job description uht (pdf, 302.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10231903) - [making every contact count (pdf, 756.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2986) - [nthft guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 272.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2987) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.