Biomedical Scientist

Main area Clinical Support Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time – 37.5 hours per week (Day , Late , and Night shifts including weekends and public holidays) Job ref 328-CD-7401154

Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The James Cook University Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £31,049 – £37,796 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/09/2025 23:59

Biomedical Scientist

Band 5

Job overview

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:
• will work autonomously without direct supervision.
• 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.

Working for our organisation

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 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.

Detailed job description and main 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 Checks (DBS)
It is now the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month\’s pay.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. We welcome applications from the Black and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Network; LGBT+ Network; Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions Network, Faith Network, Childless not by Choice Network and the Menopause Support Group.

As an inclusive employer,we are here to support you.

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) .

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.

Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.

Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

IMPORTANT–Please ensure you read the \’Guidance Notes for Applicants\’ document attached to this advert before you start to complete your application form.

This document provides detailed advice regarding the completion of your application form.

The guidance document also provides in detail what identification and certificates you must provide at interview should you be shortlisted.

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references from their last continuous 3 year employment and/or training/education. The refereesMUSTbe a Line Manager/Supervisor. Applicants are requested to ensure email addresses for all referees are included on their application form. Personal references and references from colleagues are not acceptable.
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

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