Senior Biomedical Scientist, Cellular Pathology

NHS; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Senior BMS to join the Cytology team at North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves advanced technical support, supervision, and participation in non-gynaecological cytology services, ensuring high-quality standards and mentoring staff.

Benefits

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Staff benefits

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Participate in non-gynaecological cytology services.
• Provide advanced technical support and supervision.
• Assist with sample preparation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of cytology methods and technological advances.
• Participate in external quality assessment schemes.
• Ensure quality control standards are met.

Skills

Cytology

Technical Support

Supervision

Training

Education

Post-registration qualifications

Job description

Job summary

Advert may close once sufficient number of applications is reached

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior BMS to join the Cytology team in the Cellular Pathology department.

The post holder will participate in non-gynaecological cytology services, including primary screening of slides and reporting of negative exfoliative cytology samples. The post holder will also provide attendance at Rapid Onsite Examination/Evaluation (ROSE) procedures to assist with sample preparation, including preliminary indication of the presence/absence of diagnostic material/adequacy. Additionally, the role involves providing advanced technical support, supervision, training, and management of the technical service in line with Trust and national standards, mentoring staff, and supporting the completion of post-registration qualifications.

The Pathology departments at North Tees and Hartlepool (NTH) and South Tees Hospitals (STH) are working collaboratively to develop a joint service called Tees Valley Pathology, with services delivered across all hospital sites.

The successful candidate will be based at the University Hospital North Tees but will be required to work across our hospital sites to support the development of this collaborative work.

Applications will be considered from those working towards the necessary qualifications for the role. Please note, if successful, you would initially be employed as a Specialist BMS (Band 6) until you complete the required qualification.

Main duties of the job

This is a senior laboratory role involving advanced technical support, supervision, training, and management to provide a service meeting Trust and national standards, including:

• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge base of cytology methods and technological advances.
• Supporting the development of a fit-for-purpose Cytology service.
• Participating in non-gynaecological cytology services, including primary screening and reporting of samples (urine, serous fluid, respiratory samples) with double reporting where necessary.
• Attending ROSE clinics to assist with sample preparation and intra-procedural decision making to improve diagnostic yield and reduce repeat procedures.
• Maintaining personal workload figures, auditing reported cases, and initiating reviews as necessary.
• Participating in external quality assessment schemes.
• Performing and presenting departmental clinical audits annually.
• Ensuring quality control standards are met at both personal and laboratory levels.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our priority is to provide safe, high-quality care. We aim to be the best place to work by supporting our staff through an inclusive workplace, health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and development opportunities. We recognize staff achievements through various awards and recognitions.

We promote the Making Every Contact Count approach to health and wellbeing and recruit based on shared values: "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool".

Details

Date posted: 15 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809 per year, pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 345-PAT7004940-A

Job locations: University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton on Tees, TS189PE