Senior Biomedical Scientist, Cellular Pathology | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a motivated Senior Biomedical Scientist for a fixed-term 12-month contract. The role involves routine specimen dissection, technical support, and providing supervision within the laboratory. Ideal candidates must be HCPC registered and have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio, with an emphasis on delivering a high-quality service. The position includes a rotational working schedule and offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Inclusive and supportive workplace

Health and well-being initiatives

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Registered Biomedical Scientist with HCPC.
• Experience in providing advanced technical support.
• Proven ability to analyze pathology specimens.

Responsibilities

• Participate in routine specimen dissection.
• Provide supervision and staff management.
• Contribute to departmental UKAS accreditation.

Skills

HCPC registration

Technical analysis of pathology specimens

Training and mentoring staff

Education

Higher qualification in Biomedical Science

Completion of the IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative Senior Biomedical Scientist for a fixed term 12 month contract in our newly refurbished Cellular pathology department. The post holder will be expected to work closely with other senior staff across pathology to deliver a high quality service to our users.

Responsibilities

• Participate in routine specimen dissection and advanced technical support.
• Provide supervision and staff management as part of a senior laboratory post.
• Contribute to the maintenance of departmental UKAS accreditation.
• Depute for the relevant Lead Scientist as required.
• Analyse and process pathology specimens and provide technically accurate results.
• Participate, as appropriate, in regional and national groups to develop guidelines and support development of Pathology provision across the wider NHS.
• Provide training and mentoring to staff and contribute to quality and service development.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio.
• Hold an appropriate higher qualification.

Working arrangements

The department operates an extended working day, Monday – Friday, between 7am and 6pm. The successful candidate will be expected to work on a rotational basis within these hours, which also includes a 1:5 Saturday rotation. The department has UKAS accreditation and IBMS training approval, and CPD is actively encouraged. Cross site working may be required as the pathology departments at North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust collaborate with services on both hospital sites.

Organisation, values and development

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day. We strive to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure exceptional patient care and experience. We support staff through an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is important, with schemes such as Star and Team of the Month, colleague recognition, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in promoting health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”.

How to apply / Important notices

Please refer to the detailed job description, main responsibilities of the role and full person specification attached. This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.