Senior Biomedical Scientist - Immunology

University Hospitals Tees; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist to join their Immunology team. Responsibilities include performing and authorising a range of Immunology investigations, leading service improvement projects, and supervising laboratory operations. Candidates must be HCPC registered and have an IBMS accredited specialist portfolio. This role offers opportunities for leadership training and professional development in a dynamic environment that handles over 170,000 tests annually.

Benefits

Leadership training

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must be HCPC registered with an IBMS accredited portfolio.
• Experience working shifts across core and non-core hours is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform, interpret, and authorise specialist Immunology investigations.
• Lead service improvement projects to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Supervise laboratory operations and workflows.

Skills

HCPC registration

Specialist Immunology knowledge

Leadership and management skills

Service improvement skills

Education

IBMS accredited specialist portfolio

Job description

1 x 37.5

1 x 18.75

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Band 7 Biomedical Scientist to join our Immunology team as part of the Tees Valley Pathology (TVP) service operating out of University Hospital Tees sites (including North Tees and Hartlepool Hospital, Stockton on Tees, Friarage Hospital Northallerton and James Cook University Hospital, Middlesborough).

Candidates for this post should be HCPC registered, hold an IBMS accredited specialist portfolio and have experience of working various shifts across both core and non-core hours. Consideration may be given to other healthcare scientist practitioners who demonstrate, on application, the appropriate knowledge, skills and Qualification applicable to the post.

Role

You will play a key role in performing, interpreting, and authorising a wide range of specialist Immunology investigations, supporting the diagnosis and management of autoimmune, allergic, and immunodeficiency disorders. The post-holder will also:

• Lead and support service improvement and innovation projects to enhance quality, efficiency, and turnaround times.
• Supervise day-to-day laboratory operations, staff, and workflows, ensuring service demands and KPIs are met.
• Support assay development, validation, and implementation of new technologies.
• Maintain UKAS accreditation through effective quality control, audit, and documentation.
• Collaborate closely with the clinical lead and other senior staff to develop and deliver a responsive and efficient service.
• Provide training, mentorship, and appraisals for Biomedical Scientists, trainees, and support staff.

The department provides a comprehensive regional Immunology service for Tees Valley and other NHS Trusts, processing over 170,000 tests annually.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Skills

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. 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 following training sessions:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Leading your Team to Success
• Leading Into the Future
• Service Improvement for Beginners
• Developing your Service Improvement Skills
• Lean Practitioner

The Leadership and Improvement Programme Aims To

• Explore leadership within the NHS
• Promote Trust values and behaviours
• Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
• Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Bateman Job title: Operational Lead BMS Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01642 282634