Senior Biomedical Scientist

The South of Tyne Pathology Service is an established consolidated network with laboratories across three sites, servicing both Gateshead and South Tyneside/Sunderland trusts.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Microbiology Department for a Senior Biomedical Scientist.

Our forward thinking and innovative department has state of the art equipment and technology and a fantastic training ethos to encourage development of staff to reach their full potential.

The clinical laboratory team provides a High Quality Specialist Diagnostic Service to improve the Health Care of the people of South of Tyne and Wear.

As part of the team the post holder will be expected to further develop knowledge and skills in a range of specialist diagnostic techniques within the Microbiology Department including Total Lab Automation, PCR and Serology.

Successful candidates will have:

• An innovative, forward looking approach.
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills.
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop technical knowledge.
• Ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.

The posts will be on Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust terms and conditions of employment.

Full participation in the relevant Department's extended working day and the out of hours service is a mandatory requirement of all posts following suitable training.

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym
ICORE;
Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme  to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

A detailed description of key duties and responsibilities can be found within the attached job specification for each grade. Applications will be considered from specialist scientists undertaking their MSc, please ensure you detail within your job application how you meet the applicable personal specification.

Qualifications

• IBMS Accredited BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• MSc Biomedical Sciences or equivalent

Experience

• Considerable NHS Pathology Laboratory Experience
• Previous Senior biomedical scientist experience
• Laboratory experience in Microbiology

You MUST meet all the essential criteria for this post

In addition to the relevant qualifications and experience the following attributes will be key:

• Personable approach
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously
• Adaptability in a changing environment
• The willingness to work flexibly

• Hold MSc in Biomedical Science or equiv
• Be working towards MSc in Biomedical Science or equiv
• Previous Microbiology Lab experience working as a senior BMS

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.