Healthcare Science Support Worker | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,465 per annum |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Stockton on Tees, TS19 8PE |
| Cwmni: | North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7410806/345-MED7410806 |
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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 exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Science Support Worker to join the Pathology Laboratory at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS FT in the Cellular Pathology Department for 18.75 hours per week.
Healthcare Science support workers perform routine tasks in the laboratory supporting the work of the Biomedical Scientists and contribute to the efficient and effective running of the department. The post holders will be involved in data input and will also participate in specimen preparation e.g. checking patient and sample details correspond and performing manual tasks to protocols, “house-keeping” duties, stock control and record keeping..
The department operates between 07.00 - 18.00. Monday to Friday and the post holder is expected to work 18.75 hours flexibly within these times.
Full training in all aspects of the job will be provided in house in accordance with the department training policy and on successful completion of training the post holder will be given the opportunity to complete the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I.
The department has full UKAS accreditation and IBMS training approval. CPD is actively encouraged.
Main duties within the Cellular pathology department include:
Undertake data entry tasks, inputting patient and specimen information into the pathology specific computer systems
Competently deal with all sample types received into the department including those which may carry transmissible infection risks and follow the appropriate protocols for handling such specimens
Participate in the storing, retrieving and disposal of specimens and specimen records in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures
Undertake “house-keeping” duties as necessary including cleaning, basic maintenance of equipment and support the maintenance of stock levels
Support dispatch of samples to other laboratories which may have complex requirements
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
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.
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 support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
The full job description and person specification is attached in the documents section of this advert. Please contact Anne Clarke should you required further information.
This advert closes on Thursday 4 Sep 2025