Senior Biomedical Scientist, Cellular Pathology

NHS; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Stockton-on-Tees is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist for a fixed term of 12 months. The role involves supervision, training, and management in the Cellular pathology department, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have an IBMS accredited degree. Competitive salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 per year offered.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative workplace culture

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
• Experience of Quality Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, training and management.
• Participate in regional and national groups.
• Analyze and process pathology specimens.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical Science

Excellent communication skills

IT literate in MS Office

Extensive laboratory experience

Management/supervisory experience

Education

IBMS Accredited degree

HCPC registration

MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent)

Management or Leadership Qualification

Tools

Pathology IT systems

Job description

Overview

Senior Biomedical Scientist – fixed term 12 months, in our newly refurbished Cellular pathology department. The post holder will work closely with senior staff across pathology to deliver a high quality service. The successful candidate will be HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio, and hold an appropriate higher qualification.

The role includes 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 to Friday between 7am and 6pm, with a 1:5 Saturday rotation. The pathology departments at NTH and STH are developing a joint service requiring cross-site working as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, training and management to deliver a technical service that meets Trust and national standards.
• Possess in-depth knowledge of Cellular pathology and contribute to quality and service development.
• Deputise for the Lead Scientist as required.
• Participate in regional and national groups to develop guidelines and support pathology provision across the NHS.
• Analyse and process pathology specimens and provide technically accurate results.
• Participate in routine specimen dissection.

Qualifications

• Essential: IBMS Accredited degree.
• Essential: HCPC registration.
• Essential: MSc Biomedical Science (or equivalent, e.g., IBMS Higher Specialist Diploma).
• Desirable: Management or Leadership Qualification.

Experience and Skills

• Essential: Extensive laboratory experience; management/supervisory experience; experience of Quality Management Systems.
• Desirable: Evidence of contribution to or management of a service change project.
• Essential: Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical Science; basic working knowledge of Pathology IT systems; IT literate in MS Office; experience of UKAS accreditation; excellent communication skills.
• Desirable: Negotiation and problem solving skills.

Other Requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service may be required to check for previous criminal convictions.

Details

Employer: North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Location: University Hospital of North Tees, Stockton on Tees, TS189PE

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 per year (pro rata £46,148 - £52,809)

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

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

Date posted: 23 September 2025

Reference: 345-PAT7453126

Job description: Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification attached.

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