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Specialist Biomedical ScientistNHS Professionals Limited • Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Specialist Biomedical Scientist

NHS Professionals Limited • Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for a Haematology role in South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Haematology Department at James Cook Hospital. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality laboratory services within Haematology, ensuring accurate and efficient performance across routine and specialist testing. You will maintain your personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, actively engaging in training and development activities. You will also take part in regular performance reviews and contribute to your personal development planning on an annual basis. In addition, you will take responsibility for your own actions, demonstrate self-awareness in recognising your strengths and areas for improvement, and actively work to enhance your professional capability

Main duties of the job
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist, you will be responsible for the operational delivery of Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion services, ensuring all laboratory processes are carried out in line with approved procedures and quality standards. You will be responsible for rotating across all sections within the specialty to maintain effective service provision and ensure continuity of diagnostic activity. You will be responsible for working independently and making appropriate decisions within your level of competence to support safe and effective service delivery. You will also be responsible for managing participation in a 24/7 rota system, including weekends, extended working days, and out-of-hours cover in accordance with departmental requirements. In addition, you will be responsible for assisting in the development of staff competence across multiple grades, ensuring adherence to established operational procedures and service standards.

About us
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

Details
Date posted: 03 June 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £24.17 an hour
Contract: Bank
Duration: 1 years
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: M0042-89319
Job locations: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8PE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
  • To maintain effective communication and working relationships across laboratory, pathology, and clinical teams, ensuring timely exchange of information and contributing to multidisciplinary discussions that support service delivery and problem resolution.
  • To ensure full compliance with Trust policies and professional standards, including Infection Prevention and Control, Health & Safety, and laboratory governance requirements, consistently applying these within all aspects of practice.
  • To carry out advanced analytical and equipment-related procedures within the laboratory environment, including routine maintenance and technical troubleshooting, ensuring issues are identified, documented, and escalated appropriately when required.
  • To contribute to laboratory quality assurance and governance processes, including involvement in documentation control, completion of risk and COSHH assessments, and participation in audit and compliance activities to support service standards.
  • To process, review, and support validation of clinical specimens in accordance with established protocols, ensuring accuracy and reliability of results while escalating urgent or abnormal findings in line with departmental procedures.
  • To support the efficient organisation of laboratory workflow and service delivery, including prioritisation of tasks, coordination of workload activities, and contribution to resolving operational or technical issues in collaboration with senior colleagues.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • HCPC Registered Biomedical Scientist with relevant professional registration.
  • Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent recognised qualification.
  • NHS laboratory experience within Haematology, Coagulation, or Blood Transfusion services.
  • Competent in routine diagnostic techniques, specimen analysis, and use of laboratory equipment.
  • Demonstrates understanding of quality systems, SOPs, and commitment to ongoing CPD

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This 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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: NHS Professionals Limited
Address: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Hardwick Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8PE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Aastha Jain - aastha.jain@nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk
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