Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Biomedical Scientist

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a  permanent highly motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist/ Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly Histology team  for  37.5 hours per week .

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified, enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with appropriate experience to participate in the delivery of services provided by Cellular Pathology department as part of the TVP service.

Candidates for the Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) roles should be HCPC state registered and hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Histopathology.

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.

Please note - This vacancy may close should sufficient applications be reached

Main duties of the job

Under direction of the Pathology Management Team and Senior Biomedical Scientists in Cellular Pathology the post holder will be required to perform the routine day to day operations within the Cellular Pathology department, rotating between all sections within the specialty following approved methodologies and procedures.

To assist in the training and development of Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and other staff grades according to departmental policy. It is expected that the post holder will work autonomously without direct supervision.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Detailed Job description available in documents section .

Main duties include :

Participate in allocated work Rota's, carrying out laboratory techniques in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

Perform maintenance procedures on highly complex equipment requiring high levels of concentration and record all procedures undertaken

Prioritise own work so that timely and accurate results are produced in order to achieve a high standard of diagnostic work which will contribute to optimal patient care

Monitor quality control to ensure accurate results, taking appropriate remedial action and bringing to the attention of senior staff

Participate in the critical evaluation of new equipment / procedures and investigate poorly performing laboratory methods reporting findings to the line manager

To perform good stock control ensuring resources are used efficiently and order new stock in accordance with Trust Standing Financial Orders.

To maintain an up to date knowledge base of methods in use within Histology and to be aware of scientific and technological advances within Histology.

Ensure all records, evaluations and data are recorded and maintained in compliance with standards set by accreditation providers

Process category A patient tissue samples and record associated clinical details as delegated by the consultant Histopathologist