Specialist Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 22 July 2025
Job summary
This specialist grade Biomedical Scientist (BMS) post involves the processing of biomedical specimens, their analysis and recording of results. The post holder will be an active member of a laboratory team undertaking rotation as required. The post holder will be required to apply their generic skills in a range of laboratory settings.
Although we seek a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to fill this role, considerations will be made for a HCPC registered BMS with suitable Histology experience and is willing to working towards completing the IBMS Specialist portfolio.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform laboratory investigations within a histopathology laboratory, troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment, and engage in a range of scientific and technical duties requiring hand eye co-ordination and fine adjustment of equipment. The post holder will also be expected co-ordinate own work and that of MLAs and students, provide practical training to individual or small groups of staff, seek to maintain the integrity of records entered on the laboratory database including data entered by others. The post holder will generate test results which contribute directly to serious and life threatening diseases and will be required to report these to clinicians and ward staff. Participate in the departments specimen reception, including the receipt, storage & disposal of human tissue in accordance with HTA standards. Assist band 6/7 staff in specimen dissection. Handling & processing of surgical and post-mortem tissues to routine microscopy, including specialised paraffin techniques, hand processing of minute specimens. Participation in specialised sections: immunocytochemistry, immunofluorescence, special stains and cryotomy (frozen sections).
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Details
Date posted
24 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0276
Job locations
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital Of North Durham
North Road
Durham
DH1 5TW
Employer's website
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