South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist / Specialist Biomedical Scientist

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Job summary

The Pathology departments 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 (TVP) with services being delivered on all hospital sites.

Depending on the level of qualifications and degree of experience from applications for the Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) 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 Immunology as part of the TVP service operating out of University Hospital North Tees and Hartlepool Hospital, Stockton on Tees, Hartlepool Hospital, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.

Candidates for the Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Band 6) roles should be HCPC state registered, hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio and have experience of working various shifts across both core and non-core hours in their chosen discipline or have equivalent expertise that can be demonstrated on their application.

Main duties of the job

Rotation through all sections within the chosen 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. The ability to work efficiently as part of a team and be able to prioritise work in order to meet strict deadlines is essential.

Analyse pathology specimens and provide technically accurate results. Be professionally accountable for the interpretation of patients' results to enable diagnostic and treatment regimes for clinical colleagues. Provide specialist knowledge and assistance to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients within their area of responsibility.

The post holder will be expected to work with senior staff to help support the integration of Immunology into Pathology from a staff, IT and technological perspective.

The post holder will be expected to have specialist knowledge of all sections of the service and be involved in delivering research and development within that service. They will also be expected to participate in the training and development of new, trainee or support staff.

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

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

Details

Date posted

15 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CSS-8078449

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered (Band 5 & 6)
  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Band 5 & 6
  • IBMS accredited degree (Band 5&6)
  • Completed a Specialist Portfolio in an appropriate discipline (Band 6)

Desirable

  • Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme
  • MSc Biomedical Science

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Laboratory techniques and Biomedical science relevant to Immunology. (Band 5 & 6)
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and health safety measure. (Band 5 & 6)
  • Able to understand new technological advance. (Band 5 & 6)
  • Working knowledge of Pathology IT Systems (Band 6)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an accredited NHS clinical Chemistry department (Band 5 & 6 )
  • Experience of computer packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc (Band 5 & 6)
  • Experience of Quality Management Systems and ISO 15189 standards (Band 6)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • HCPC Registered (Band 5 & 6)
  • Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD) Band 5 & 6
  • IBMS accredited degree (Band 5&6)
  • Completed a Specialist Portfolio in an appropriate discipline (Band 6)

Desirable

  • Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme
  • MSc Biomedical Science

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Laboratory techniques and Biomedical science relevant to Immunology. (Band 5 & 6)
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation and health safety measure. (Band 5 & 6)
  • Able to understand new technological advance. (Band 5 & 6)
  • Working knowledge of Pathology IT Systems (Band 6)

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in an accredited NHS clinical Chemistry department (Band 5 & 6 )
  • Experience of computer packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc (Band 5 & 6)
  • Experience of Quality Management Systems and ISO 15189 standards (Band 6)

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

United Kingdom


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

United Kingdom


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Operational Lead BMS

Nicola Bateman

n.bateman@nhs.net

01642282634

Details

Date posted

15 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £48,117 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CSS-8078449

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom


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