Healthcare Science Support Worker Advanced

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

The Pathology departments at University Hospitals North Tees and Hartlepool (NTH) and South Tees Hospitals (STH) are working collaboratively to develop a joint service called Tees Valley Pathology (TVP) with services being delivered on all hospital sites.

1 x 37.5 hours and 1 x 18.75 hours

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified, enthusiastic individuals with appropriate experience, knowledge and skills to join our scientific team and participate in the delivery of services provided by Microbiology based at The James Cook University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to be flexible in your approach to working hours but will cover mainly weekday shifts. The main duties are as follows:

1. Process samples according to SOP's, including blood cultures for BMS checking of Gram stains.

2. Prepare solutions and reagents as required following SOP's.

3. Assist with the cleaning and decontamination of laboratory equipment and benches.

4. Respond to telephone enquiries by undertaking retrieval of results from the Laboratory Computer System and to communicate authorised results to appropriate requesters in line with Departmental procedures.

5. To demonstrate working procedures and communicate own knowledge and understanding to others, e.g. the interpretation of Request Form details including recognition of medical terminology in the laboratory context and synonyms used for laboratory tests.

Applications will not be considered from candidates holding a degree in Biomedical Science or from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists.

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

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

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year Per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CD-7068676

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) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification e.g., Completed IBMS Certificate of Achievement

Experience

Essential

Significant evidenced experience in laboratory environment.
Understanding of Health and Safety issues.

Desirable

NHS experience, particularly Microbiology.

Knowledge

Essential

Able to work effectively individually or as part of a team.
Flexible approach
Understanding of I.T.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Prioritisation and time management skills.
Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Able to concentrate and attention to detail.
Manual dexterity for procedures where precision is required.

Desirable

Knowledge of Quality Control systems

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification e.g., Completed IBMS Certificate of Achievement

Experience

Essential

Significant evidenced experience in laboratory environment.
Understanding of Health and Safety issues.

Desirable

NHS experience, particularly Microbiology.

Knowledge

Essential

Able to work effectively individually or as part of a team.
Flexible approach
Understanding of I.T.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Prioritisation and time management skills.
Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Able to concentrate and attention to detail.
Manual dexterity for procedures where precision is required.

Desirable

Knowledge of Quality Control systems

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.