Senior Biomedical Scientist, Cellular Pathology | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

This advert may close once sufficient number of applications is reached

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and innovative Senior Biomedical Scientist for a fixed term of 12 months, to work in our newly refurbished Cellular pathology department. The post holder will be expected to work closely with other senior staff across pathology to deliver a high quality service to our users.

The successful candidate will be a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist. They will have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio and hold an appropriate higher qualification. Applicants will be require evidence of obtaining the relevant higher qualification within 3 months of this appointment .

The role will include participation in routine specimen dissection, advanced technical support, supervision and staff management. There will be a requirement to contribute to the maintenance of departmental UKAS accreditation.

The department operates an extended working day Monday – Friday between 7am and 6pm. The successful candidate will be expected to work on a rotational basis between these hours which also include a 1:6 Saturday rotation.

The Department has UKAS accreditation, IBMS training approval and CPD is actively encouraged

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

This is a senior level laboratory post which will include provision of supervision, training and management to provide a technical service which meets both Trust and national standards.

The post holder will be expected to have an in-depth knowledge of Cellular pathology and be intrinsically involved in quality and service development.

The post holder will be expected to deputise for the relevant Lead scientist as required.

The post holder is expected to participate, as appropriate, in regional and national groups to develop guidelines and support development of Pathology provision across the wider NHS.

The post holder will analyse and process pathology specimens and provide technically accurate results.

The post holder will also participate in routine specimen dissection.

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 support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”

Please refer to the detailed job description, main responsibilities of the role and full person specification attached

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jun 2026