Biomedical Scientist

Job summary

The Microbiology Department at University Hospitals North Tees and Hartlepool (NTH) and South Tees Hospitals (STH) are working collaboratively to develop a joint service called Tees Valley Pathology.

Depending on the level of qualifications and degree of experience from applications for the Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) posts, consideration will also be given to applicants who are newly qualified HCPC candidates and who may be working towards these qualifications and thus be applicable for employment at Registered Biomedical Scientist (Band 5) level.

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified, enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists with appropriate experience, knowledge, and skills to join our scientific team and participate in the delivery of services provided by Bacteriology and Virology as part of the Tees Valley Pathology Service operating out of The James Cook University Hospital.

Consideration will be given to newly qualified HCPC candidates.

Main duties of the job

Rotation through all sections within the department will provide candidates with a wide range of experience. The role involves taking a leading role in achieving daily workload targets therefore effective interpersonal and communication skills are crucial.

Under the direction of the Microbiology Management, the post holder will be required to perform the routine day to day operations within the Microbiology department, rotating between all sections within the speciality following approved methodologies and procedures.

To assist in the training and development of Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Health Care Science Support Worker and other staff grades according to departmental policy. It is expected that the post holder will have a considerable degree of autonomy and will be able to work unsupervised for significant periods.

Please note this post may close at sufficient applicants.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; 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 leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to

Explore leadership within the NHS

Promote Trust Values and Behaviours

Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills

Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role

After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.

Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Employer's website

https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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