North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Biomedical Scientist/Specialist Biomedical Scientist
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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 opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated and enthusiastic HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team in the Biochemistry Department at University Hospital of North Tees. The department provides a comprehensive and high quality service to the acute hospital and General Practitioners in the Stockton, Hartlepool and East Durham areas.
Appointment will depend on level of experience and IBMS Specialist portfolio.
You will be required to work as part of a team to undertake a full range of Biochemistry tests and will assist the department in maintaining UKAS accreditation.
Key attributes required:
- Good communications skills
- Teamwork
- Aptitude for problem solving
- Flexible attitude to work
- Willingness to adapt to changes in working practice
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You will be required to fully participate in a working pattern allowing the laboratory to process specimens 24 hours a day, providing a 7 days a week service.
The Department has UKAS accreditation and IBMS training approval and encourages continuous professional development.
Required experience:
- Working in an accredited NHS clinical Chemistry department
Under the direction of the Biochemistry Management Team, the post holder will be required to perform the routine day to day operations within the Biochemistry 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.
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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”
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Nicola Bateman
- Job title: Biochemistry Operational Lead
- Email address: n.bateman@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01642 282634
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