Senior Biomedical Scientist - Immunology
The closing date is 22 December 2025
Job summary
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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 .
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
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:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading your Team to Successo Leading Into the Futureo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skillso Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso 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.
Details
Date posted
10 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Job share
Reference number
328-CD-7606759-A
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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