Job summary 37.5 Hours per week This post is for internal candidates across University Hospitals Tees - South Tees and North Tees. If you are not currently working within the trusts your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application. The post is based at The James Cook University Hospital site To lead and supervise the day to day delivery of a diagnostic service within the Microbiology Department and provide advanced Biomedical science technical support by providing training, advice, technical development, and supervision within all areas of the laboratory. While maintaining an up to date knowledge and competency to practise within all areas of the laboratory working. Main duties of the job You must be able to demonstrate a commitment to CPD, have excellent interpersonal and time-management skills. This post may close at sufficient applicants. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust Values and Behaviours Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Secondment Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-CD-7034040 Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Extensive discipline specific laboratory experience. Knowledge of relevant legislation and safety measures. Training, mentoring and staff development Supervisory experience Experience of Quality Management Systems Good working knowledge of Pathology IT systems Experienced in teaching staff by means of presentations or 1 to 1 Qualifications Essential IBMS accredited degree or demonstrated equivalent IBMS specialist portfolio or demonstrated equivalent in appropriate discipline IBMS HSD, MSc (candidates who are within 9 months of completion will be considered HCPC registration Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD). Experience Essential Post registration experience Experience of using instrumentation and specialised techniques within the microbiology department/sections. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Extensive discipline specific laboratory experience. Knowledge of relevant legislation and safety measures. Training, mentoring and staff development Supervisory experience Experience of Quality Management Systems Good working knowledge of Pathology IT systems Experienced in teaching staff by means of presentations or 1 to 1 Qualifications Essential IBMS accredited degree or demonstrated equivalent IBMS specialist portfolio or demonstrated equivalent in appropriate discipline IBMS HSD, MSc (candidates who are within 9 months of completion will be considered HCPC registration Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD). Experience Essential Post registration experience Experience of using instrumentation and specialised techniques within the microbiology department/sections. 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 (opens in a new window). 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)