Job summaryThe post holder will respond to the changing demands placed upon the service to meet the clinical needs of service users, through planning, communication, innovation, standard setting and achieving results.
Deputise for the Service Manager or other Operational / Lead Biomedical Scientist(s) in pathology responsible for the planning and implementation of new methods and equipment which will require complex decision making and organisation of test repertoires, protocols, duties, and rotas for staff. Maintain service standards at an optimum level including UKAS standards, EU Directives, UK legislation (including NHSLA, MHRA, HSE etc.), Trusts Policies and Procedures and Good Laboratory Practice.
Process Pathology specimens and provide technically accurate results. Be professionally accountable for the interpretation of patients' results to enable diagnostic and treatment regimens for clinical colleagues. In partnership with the Operational Lead Scientist, responsible for the overall management of a section or department in the laboratory to support effective and efficient service provision.
The role will be the professional lead and be responsible for all technical aspects of the provisions of an efficient and timely quality analytical service. To provide management support to the Service Manager and Clinical Lead/Director in order to ensure that the overall effective use of resources and the continued improvement in service management and delivery.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will respond to the changing demands placed upon the service to meet the clinical needs of service users, through planning, communication, innovation, standard setting and achieving results.
Deputise for the Service Manager or other Operational / Lead Biomedical Scientist(s) in pathology responsible for the planning and implementation of new methods and equipment which will require complex decision making and organisation of test repertoires, protocols, duties, and rotas for staff. Maintain service standards at an optimum level including UKAS standards, EU Directives, UK legislation (including NHSLA, MHRA, HSE etc.), Trusts Policies and Procedures and Good Laboratory Practice.
Process Pathology specimens and provide technically accurate results. Be professionally accountable for the interpretation of patients' results to enable diagnostic and treatment regimens for clinical colleagues. In partnership with the Operational Lead Scientist, responsible for the overall management of a section or department in the laboratory to support effective and efficient service provision.
The role will be the professional lead and be responsible for all technical aspects of the provisions of an efficient and timely quality analytical service. To provide management support to the Service Manager and Clinical Lead/Director in order to ensure that the overall effective use of resources and the continued improvement in service management and delivery.
About usSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates, including those who first language is not English.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
DetailsDate posted08 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary
57,528 to 64,750 a year
N/A
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number345-CSU7-8201936Job locationsNorth tees HospitalHardwick road, stockton on teesHardwick Rd, Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PETS19 8PEUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo maintain knowledge of current scientific, professional, policy and commercial issues that may impact upon clinical service delivery working with the Head of Pathology, ServiceManagers, Operational Leads and Clinical Colleagues to develop future service proposals.
Facilitate service and policy development and improvements through change, best practice and service improvement and modernisation ensuring all services comply with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation, and all discipline specific regulatorybodies
Job description
Job responsibilitiesTo maintain knowledge of current scientific, professional, policy and commercial issues that may impact upon clinical service delivery working with the Head of Pathology, ServiceManagers, Operational Leads and Clinical Colleagues to develop future service proposals.
Facilitate service and policy development and improvements through change, best practice and service improvement and modernisation ensuring all services comply with current UKAS standards, national and European legislation, and all discipline specific regulatorybodiesPerson Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFIBMS and / or MSc and / or Chartered Scientist in an appropriate discipline Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent level experience (demonstrated on application). IBMS accredited degreeDesirableAttendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days). Management qualification at Maters level or equivalent or equivalent level experience (demonstrated on application).
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialFIBMS and / or MSc and / or Chartered Scientist in an appropriate discipline Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent level experience (demonstrated on application). IBMS accredited degreeDesirableAttendance at the leadership and development and improvement programme (4.5 days). Management qualification at Maters level or equivalent or equivalent level experience (demonstrated on application).Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorth Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation TrustAddressNorth tees HospitalHardwick road, stockton on teesHardwick Rd, Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PETS19 8PEUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorth Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation TrustAddressNorth tees HospitalHardwick road, stockton on teesHardwick Rd, Stockton-on-Tees TS19 8PETS19 8PEUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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