Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Nhs Professionals

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

£39728

Nhs Professionals, Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 21 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5860243421b64249b2e9fec7ed6a2810

Full Job Description

As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations of the Cellular Pathology department. You will be responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory techniques, ensuring the accuracy and quality of results that are integral to patient care. This position offers a considerable degree of autonomy, allowing you to work independently and make significant contributions to the team.,

  • Routine Operations: Perform laboratory techniques in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring accurate and timely diagnostic work.

  • Quality Assurance: Assist in the production, maintenance, and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring compliance with ISO 15189 standards. Participate in quality control procedures, risk assessments, audits, and promote lean working practices.

  • Human Resource Management: Play a key role in training and developing junior staff, including Trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants. Assist in the creation of personal development plans, and support the continuous professional development (CPD) of the team.

  • Scientific and Diagnostic Duties: Conduct maintenance procedures and advanced troubleshooting on complex equipment. Prioritize workflows and ensure efficient stock control, maintaining a cost-effective service.

  • Communication and Collaboration: Maintain regular communication with the laboratory team, Departmental Manager, and Senior Biomedical Scientists. Participate in meetings and training sessions, ensuring effective dissemination of information and continuous improvement.

  • Infection Control: Adhere to Trust infection prevention and control policies, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.

    The University Hospital of North Tees is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology team. This is an exceptional chance to become a vital part of a highly skilled team, contributing to innovative and critical work in a state-of-the-art facility. Our department is dedicated to delivering high-quality diagnostic services and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development., Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.


  • Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

    Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

    Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want