Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Nhs Professionals Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Professionals is recruiting a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for a Haematology role at James Cook Hospital, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust. You will ensure high-quality laboratory services across Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion, working across sections and contributing to ongoing professional development.

You will participate in a 24/7 rota and demonstrate decision-making within your competence while maintaining compliance with quality standards and safety policies.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is essential.
• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• NHS laboratory experience in Haematology, Coagulation or Blood Transfusion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion services with adherence to procedures and quality standards.
• Rotate across all sections within the specialty to ensure continuity of diagnostic activity.
• Manage participation in a 24/7 rota including weekends and out-of-hours cover.
• Support staff development across grades and ensure adherence to SOPs and governance.

Skills

HCPC Registered

Biomedical Scientist

Quality systems

CPD commitment

Communication

Education

Biomedical Science degree

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for a Haematology role in South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Haematology Department at James Cook Hospital. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality laboratory services within Haematology, ensuring accurate and efficient performance across routine and specialist testing. You will maintain your personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, actively engaging in training and development activities. You will also take part in regular performance reviews and contribute to your personal development planning on an annual basis. In addition, you will take responsibility for your own actions, demonstrate self-awareness in recognising your strengths and areas for improvement, and actively work to enhance your professional capability.

Main duties of the job

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for the operational delivery of Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion services, ensuring all laboratory processes are carried out in line with approved procedures and quality standards. You will be responsible for rotating across all sections within the specialty to maintain effective service provision and ensure continuity of diagnostic activity. You will be responsible for working independently and making appropriate decisions within your level of competence to support safe and effective service delivery. You will also be responsible for managing participation in a 24/7 rota system, including weekends, extended working days, and out-of-hours cover in accordance with departmental requirements. In addition, you will be responsible for assisting in the development of staff competence across multiple grades, ensuring adherence to established operational procedures and service standards.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Key Responsibilities

• To maintain effective communication and working relationships across laboratory, pathology, and clinical teams, ensuring timely exchange of information and contributing to multidisciplinary discussions that support service delivery and problem resolution.
• To ensure full compliance with Trust policies and professional standards, including Infection Prevention and Control, Health & Safety, and laboratory governance requirements, consistently applying these within all aspects of practice.
• To carry out advanced analytical and equipment-related procedures within the laboratory environment, including routine maintenance and technical troubleshooting, ensuring issues are identified, documented, and escalated appropriately when required.
• To contribute to laboratory quality assurance and governance processes, including involvement in documentation control, completion of risk and COSHH assessments, and participation in audit and compliance activities to support service standards.
• To process, review, and support validation of clinical specimens in accordance with established protocols, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results while escalating urgent or abnormal findings in line with departmental procedures.
• To support the efficient organisation of laboratory workflow and service delivery, including prioritisation of tasks, coordination of workload activities, and contribution to resolving operational or technical issues in collaboration with senior colleagues.

Person Specification

• HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with relevant professional registration.
• Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent recognised qualification.
• NHS laboratory experience within Haematology, Coagulation, or Blood Transfusion services.
• Competent in routine diagnostic techniques, specimen analysis, and use of laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrates understanding of quality systems, SOPs, and commitment to ongoing CPD.

Additional Information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.