Specialist Biomedical Scientist | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Awst 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £38,682 - £46,580 pro rata per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8PE |
| Cwmni: | North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7403703/345-PAT7403703 |
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The pathology departments at NTH and STH are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered on both hospital sites. This will require cross site working as appropriate.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional, motivated and innovative full time HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our Cytology team in Cellular Pathology specifically to work in Diagnostic Cytology.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the preparation and primary screening of Diagnostic Cytology samples, attend ROSE clinics (Rapid on site evaluation), produce and maintain standard operating procedures and documentation required for accreditation and staff training.
The laboratory operates Monday to Friday between 7am – 6pm and includes Saturday working on a rotational basis between 7am – 4pm.
The Department has UKAS accreditation and IBMS training approval and has a well-established CPD programme
Under the direction of the Cellular pathology Management, the post holder will be required to perform the routine day to day operations within the Diagnostic Cytopathology department, rotating between all sections within the specialty following approved methodologies and procedures. To assist in the training and development of Trainee Biomedical Scientists, Medical Laboratory Assistants and other staff grades according to departmental policy. It is expected that the post holder will have a considerable degree of autonomy and will be able to work unsupervised for significant periods.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
Detailed job description and person specification are attached within the job advert .
The role involves:
Participation in an extended week shift rota including weekend and extended working day
· Maintaining an up to date knowledge base of methods in use within Cellular Pathology, specifically cytology and to be aware of scientific and technological advances within the field.
· To support the senior cytology team in the provision and development of a fit for purpose Cytology service.
· Participate in delivering a quality diagnostic cytology service including primary screening slides, auditing personal performance periodically and initiating review where necessary.
· Participate in non-gynaecological external quality assessment (EQA) schemes.
· Attendance at Rapid On-site Examination/Evaluation (ROSE) clinic procedures to assist with sample preparation and indication of presence/absence of cellular material for adequacy.
· Recognise potential problems with sample and quality control results through result patterns and take appropriate corrective action.
· Ensure all records, evaluations and data are recorded and maintained in compliance with standards set by UKAS.
This advert closes on Monday 25 Aug 2025