Biomedical Scientists

Tees Valley Pathology provide a wide range of investigations to support the clinical activity within a busy progressive Trust and surrounding primary care locations. The Clinical Chemistry department is well equipped, with a Siemens Labcell system and associated analysers performing the bulk of the automated tests, supported by a variety of stand-alone automation and manual systems to provide the esoteric work. The Department is accredited by UKAS against ISO15189. There is a 24 / 7 shift system in operation in which the successful candidate will be required to participate across all sites. The Senior Biomedical Scientists manage the sections of the laboratory, supervise and train staff and assist with the development of the laboratory. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills to enhance the team. South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to developing excellence and staff motivation is high on the agenda. Good interpersonal and organisational skills are essential for this post. 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, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7., Details of the full job description and person specification are available as part of expressions of interest process for staff to apply for the vacancy

Applications are invited from suitably qualified HCPC State Registered Biomedical Scientists (minimum, 3 years post registration experience) from across the Tees Valley Pathology Service for the post Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Clinical Chemistry Department at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust laboratories at The James Cook University Hospital Middlesbrough and The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton., Essential

• HCPC Registration
• Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD)
• FIBMS, Master's degree or specialist training and experience to master's level equivalent.
Desirable
• Supervisory, leadership or management qualification.
Knowledge Essential
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science
• Working knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
• Knowledge of ISO15189 standards
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and Health & Safety measures
Desirable
• Advanced working knowledge of Pathology IT systems.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant legislation and Health & Safety measures
Experience Essential
• Significant post registration experience at Specialist Biomedical Scientist level or equivalent in Biochemistry
• Experience of using instrumentation and specialised techniques within Biochemistry
Desirable
• Evidence of mentorship for specialist and registration portfolios.