Healthcare Science Support Worker

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 15 May 2025

Job summary

37.5 hours permanent post working as a support scientist within the Microbiology department.

The Pathology Departments of both North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust are working collaboratively to develop a joint service from all hospital sites. Though the department is based at The James Cook University Hospital, this position may require cross site working as appropriate.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Healthcare Science Support Worker (previously known as Medical Laboratory Assistants) to join the Microbiology department.

The department operates a 24/7 shift system at A4C rates. It is expected that the post holder will participate in shift working after a suitable period of training.

A high standard of patient confidentiality is required.

The department is UKAS accredited and has IBMS training approval. CPD is actively encouraged.

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.

Main duties of the job

The post holders will be expected to have good IT skills, telephone manner, a flexible approach to working, good manual skills and work with automated equipment to assist Biomedical Scientists in their routine work

Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers Novice leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust.

This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-CD-7115861

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

Knowledge

Essential

Plan and organise time effectively.
Good communication skills across all staff grades
Able to work with human tissue or fluids.
Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) with precision and accurately perform repetitive tasks.

Desirable

Familiar with LEAN principles

Experience

Essential

Experience of electronic data input

Essential

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Mathematics, English Language, and a science subject. Alternatively, an equivalent qualification such as Key Skills at level 2 in Numeracy or NVQ Level 2 or above in a relevant subjects.
Experience of electronic data input
Focused on best interests of patients: Calm when under pressure

Desirable

Experience of working in a laboratory, with clinical NHS experience as preferable.
Experience of shift working or out of hours working
Experience of Quality Management Systems
Experience of computer packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Plan and organise time effectively.
Good communication skills across all staff grades
Able to work with human tissue or fluids.
Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) with precision and accurately perform repetitive tasks.

Desirable

Familiar with LEAN principles

Experience

Essential

Experience of electronic data input

Essential

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Mathematics, English Language, and a science subject. Alternatively, an equivalent qualification such as Key Skills at level 2 in Numeracy or NVQ Level 2 or above in a relevant subjects.
Experience of electronic data input
Focused on best interests of patients: Calm when under pressure

Desirable

Experience of working in a laboratory, with clinical NHS experience as preferable.
Experience of shift working or out of hours working
Experience of Quality Management Systems
Experience of computer packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

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.