Specialist Biomedical Scientist

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

M0042-89321

Job locations

South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

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.

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.

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 .

Additional information

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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.

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.