Specialist Biomedical Scientist

We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Cellular Pathology team, within our Cytology department. The successful candidate will work closely with other Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners and Pathologists to ensure high quality testing to aid in the diagnosis of patient samples.

Candidates will work mainly within the cytology pre-screening department, and therefore experience and competence in this area is essential. There may also be scope to rotate through other areas of the laboratory including andrology, microtomy and special stains., Main tasks include:

Pre-screening of diagnostic cytology specimens

Preparation and processing of cytology samples for diagnosis.

Answering telephone queries and liaising with other Trust staff and engineers.

Organising referral work, packaging and sending of samples to other Trust sites and to other Trusts nationwide including sending cases for EQA.

Stock control including receiving and receipting deliveries, documenting and organising batches of reagents and performing verification tasks.

Assist in the training and competency assessment of new Band 4 staff within the cytology department.

The ideal candidate will be a team player that possesses excellent communication skills, organisation and manual dexterity skills and have a keen eye for detail. You will also have the ability to concentrate for long periods of time and have a keen interest in pathology. You should be able to demonstrate good keyboard skills and be computer literate. Previous experience of working in an NHS Cellular Pathology laboratory and particularly in cytology pre-screening is essential.

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

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post