South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Biomedical Scientist - Haematology

The closing date is 06 December 2025

Job summary

The Pathology departments at North Tees and South Tees hospitals are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered from all hospital sites via hub and essential services laboratory arrangements. This will require cross site working as appropriate.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional, motivated and innovative Biomedical Scientist to join our team as a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Haematology. The post holder will be expected to work closely with other senior staff across pathology and in support of the development of the Tees Valley Pathology Service in collaboration with South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, to deliver a high quality service to our users.

The successful candidate will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.The successful applicant must have excellent organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work using their own initiative, to meet tight deadlines.

The departmentsprovide a 24/7 service and the post holder is expected to work flexibly within these hours.

Main duties of the job

Organise the work and training of BMS and HCSSW staff working within the department ensuring all professional and Trust protocols are followed. Supervise the day to day running of the department to support effective and efficient service provision. Assist in the development of new and existing service provision of the department.

Work within the Health Professions Council (HPC) Standards of Proficiency for Biomedical Scientists.

Please note this post will 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,

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CD-7621967

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques, Haematology and Biomedical science.
  • Working knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
  • Knowledge of ISO15189 standards
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and Health & Safety measures

Qualifications

Essential

  • IBMS accredited degree
  • HCPC state registration
  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
  • FIBMS, MSc or equivalent in Haematology or within three months of completing

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level or equivalent in Haematology
  • Experience of using instrumentation and specialised techniques within Haematology
  • Method validation and verification expertise
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques, Haematology and Biomedical science.
  • Working knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
  • Knowledge of ISO15189 standards
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and Health & Safety measures

Qualifications

Essential

  • IBMS accredited degree
  • HCPC state registration
  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
  • FIBMS, MSc or equivalent in Haematology or within three months of completing

Experience

Essential

  • Significant post registration experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level or equivalent in Haematology
  • Experience of using instrumentation and specialised techniques within Haematology
  • Method validation and verification expertise

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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)


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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operations Lead

Rebecca Gallagher

rebecca.gallagher6@nhs.net

01642383753

Details

Date posted

24 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CD-7621967

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW


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