Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospital trust is seeking applications for Specialist Biomedical Scientist roles. Candidates should be HCPC registered, ideally with an IBMS Specialist Portfolio and experience in Blood Transfusion and Haematology. The position involves analyzing pathology specimens, supporting staff training, and participating in leadership and improvement training. The role offers a unique opportunity for professional development and requires effective communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registered and experienced Biomedical Scientist.
• Ability to work various shifts across core and non-core hours.
• Experience in Blood Transfusion and Haematology.

Responsibilities

• Analyse pathology specimens and provide accurate results.
• Participate in training and development of new staff.
• Support integration of Haematology into Pathology.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

HCPC registration

IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Job description

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.

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified, enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with appropriate experience, knowledge and skills to join our scientific team and participate in the delivery of services provided by Blood Transfusion and Haematology as part of the TVP service operating out of University Hospital North Tees and Hartlepool Hospital, Stockton on Tees, Hartlepool Hospital, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.

Candidates for the Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) roles should be HCPC state registered, hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio and have experience of working various shifts across both core and non-core hours in their chosen discipline or have equivalent expertise that can be demonstrated on their application.

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.

Rotation through all sections within the chosen department will provide candidates with a wide range of experience. The role involves taking a leading role in achieving daily workload targets therefore effective interpersonal and communication skills are crucial. The ability to work efficiently as part of a team and be able to prioritise work in order to meet strict deadlines is essential.

Analyse pathology specimens and provide technically accurate results. Be professionally accountable for the interpretation of patients’ results to enable diagnostic and treatment regimes for clinical colleagues. Provide specialist knowledge and assistance to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients within their area of responsibility.

The post holder will be expected to work with senior staff to help support the integration of Haematology into Pathology from a staff, IT and technological perspective.

The post holder will be expected to work across TVPS attending all sites as necessary.

The post holder will be expected to have specialist knowledge of all sections of the service and be involved in delivering research and development within that service. They will also be expected to participate in the training and development of new, trainee or support staff.

After completion of training, the post holder will be expected to participate in the out of hours rota including late shifts, nights and weekends.

Leadership and Improvement Training

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 this 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 and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Webb Job title: Lead BMS Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01642 850850

Helen Baxter

Operational Lead Scientist – Blood Transfusion

Direct Line North Tees: 01642 383753 Extension: 83753

Direct Line James Cook: 01642 282632

Extension: 52632