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Biomedical Scientist

Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees
3 weeks ago
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Job Title: Biomedical Scientist

Grade: Band 5/6

Trust: North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Location: University Hospital of North Tees, Hardwick, Stockton on Tees, TS198PE

Pay Rates: £17.13 – £20.88 per hour exc WTD

Shift Patterns: 37.5 hours – Monday to Friday

Job Overview:

A vacancy has arisen for a Biomedical Scientist to join the team at the University Hospital of North Tees.

We are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist with a flexible approach to work.

Responsibilities:

· Perform internal quality control of Histopathological tissue sections.

· Ensure all tests are performed efficiently within the assigned time and in accordance with established protocols to the required standards.

· Monitor stock levels and initiate delivery using pre-arranged standing orders against predefined minimum stock levels as defined by laboratory management.

· Assist in monitoring quality standards, perform audit as directed in line with service needs.

· Assist in maintaining high scientific and technical standards.

· Reporting results using the laboratory computer system in line with procedures authorised by the laboratory management/head of department.

Skills:

· Must be HCPC registered.

· Must have a degree in Biomedical Sciences

· Must have experience in all aspects of Histology.

· Must have Microtomy experience (Microtomy rate of 25 blocks per hour minimum)

· Effective oral and written communication skills.

In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of

· Relevant Qualifications

· Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.

This is part of Regulation 22 and we want to ensure we give candidates the heads up to have their qualifications ready to prevent delays when we onboard at Trust ID stage.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

· Putting People in Places to Care – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

· Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.

· Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider

· First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

· Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.

· Working options to suit your lifestyle – being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

· Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.

· Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

· Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England

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