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Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 05 September 2025
This is an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated and suitably qualified Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology.
The Pathology Departments of both North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust are working collaboratively to develop a joint service from all hospital sites. The department is based at The James Cook University Hospital.
The department has full UKAS accreditation and approved IBMS training. CPD is actively encouraged. Microbiology is a dynamic and forward-thinking department providing an expert 24/7 service across all our hospital sites
We are looking for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to join our Microbiology team. The vacancy is 37.5 hours per week and permanent. You must have an IBMS accredited degree, be registered with HCPC or have successfully completed the registration portfolio assessment and be HCPC registered within 30 days of interview. Applicants not meeting these criteria will not be shortlisted.
Main duties of the job
Under the direction of the Microbiology Management team, the post holder will be required to perform 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, Higher Healthcare Science Support Workers, Healthcare Support Workers and other staff grades according to departmental policy.It is expected that the post holder:o will work autonomously without direct supervision.o Will participate in a 24/7 shift system, weekend working, extended working day and out of hours cover applicable to the specific needs of the department.
This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
About us
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:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust Values and Behaviourso Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skillso Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role.
After you complete these 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, bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
* Must have successfully completed the registration portfolio assessment
* HCPC Registration as Biomedical Scientist
* Must demonstrate training and competency in microbiology
* Attendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme
Knowledge
* Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff.
* Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and safety measures.
* Good written and verbal communication skills.
* Flexible approach to working hours
* Able to understand new technological advances.
* Willing to attend courses and conferences to keep up to date and disseminate knowledge
* Basic working knowledge of Pathology IT systems
* Familiar with LEAN principles
Experience
* Experience of working in a clinical laboratory
* Experience of working in an accredited NHS clinical Microbiology department.
* Experience of shift working or out of hours working.
* Experience of Quality Management Systems.
* Microsoft Office
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.
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