Advanced Biomedical Scientist ( dissection)

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Biomedical Practitioner in a leading NHS Trust. This role focuses on supporting an expanding service in histological dissection, requiring a strong background in Cellular Pathology and technical skills. The successful candidate will collaborate with clinical teams to ensure high-quality care and support staff training. Join a dedicated organization committed to providing safe, high-quality care while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Staff Benefits

Development Opportunities

Inclusive Workplace

Qualifications

• Extensive specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology and dissection.
• Experience in histological dissection and leadership in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Communicate complex information to clinicians and patients regarding investigations.
• Liaise with service users and provide training to junior staff.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Technical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Training and Mentoring

Education

IBMS Accredited Degree

IBMS Diploma in Expert Practice (Histological Dissection)

Health and Care Professions Council Registered BMS

Job description

We are on a continuous journey of improvement and transformation; however, our main priority is, and always will be, providing safe and high-quality care to our patients every day—the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. If you share our passion, then apply for this opportunity and help us make our patients' experience the best it can possibly be.

With a budget of around £365m, three hospitals, and 5,500 staff, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital-based services to the population of Hartlepool, Stockton on Tees, and parts of East Durham and Sedgefield, as well as community, therapeutic, and screening services across Durham and Teesside.

Job overview

Advert will close early once a sufficient volume of applications is reached

Job Advert - Advanced Biomedical Practitioner

The pathology departments at NTH and STH are currently collaborating to develop a joint service with services delivered on both hospital sites.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term (12 months) Advanced Practitioner (Dissection) to support our expanding service needs. We welcome applicants who hold the IBMS/RCpath Diploma of Expert Practice (DEP) in Histological Dissection and have experience of complex Category D/E dissection.

Applications will also be welcomed from candidates with evidenced experience in Histological dissection who are working towards completing the DEP, initially employed at Band 7 pending successful qualification completion.

Applicants must demonstrate extensive specialist knowledge of Cellular Pathology, technical skills, and leadership skills to support staff training, quality, and development. The successful applicant will work closely with clinical and management teams to deliver an efficient and cohesive service. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the post-holder will collaborate with a wide range of staff.

Main duties of the job

• Communicate complex, specialised information and advice to service users, including clinicians, patients, and other departments, regarding investigations and interpretation of clinical details, via telephone or face-to-face.
• Discuss with pathologists and clinicians the patient's clinical history in relation to macroscopic appearances and clinical correlation with naked eye examination, including specimen orientation.
• Liaise with service users—clinicians, patients, other departments—by giving advice on tissue fixation, attending meetings, giving presentations, training junior staff, and liaising with department staff.
• May be involved in disclosing audit results to medical staff and collaborating across the Pathology Directorate to ensure diagnostic service delivery.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees. You may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

Our priority is to provide safe, high-quality care and to be the best place to work by supporting staff through an inclusive workplace, health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits, and development opportunities. We recognize staff through various awards and support health and wellbeing initiatives.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for comprehensive details.

Person specification

Qualifications

• IBMS accredited degree
• IBMS specialist portfolio or equivalent training and experience
• IBMS Diploma in Expert Practice (Histological Dissection)
• Health and Care Professions Council registered BMS

Desirable criteria

• Management or Leadership Qualification
• Advanced Specialist Diploma in Specimen Dissection
• Chartered Scientist registration

Experience

• Proficiency in dissecting various specimen types and pathologies per RCPath guidelines, including cancer resections
• Experience at senior BMS level with specialist knowledge of histology, diagnostic sample preparation, dissection, leadership, and quality management
• Broad experience in main sections of a Histology Department
• Experience with Quality Management Systems

Skills

• Excellent manual dexterity and technical skills, with ability to interpret complex clinical information
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to understand complex problems quickly and develop solutions
• Training, mentoring, staff development skills

Additional notes

Once sufficient applications are received, this vacancy may close early. Applicants invited for interview will be notified via email. Pre-employment screening, including DBS checks, will be required. Successful candidates will undergo a 6-month probationary period, unless internal or fixed-term less than 6 months. References covering the last three years of employment are required. Applications from part-time candidates will be considered.