Healthcare Science Support Worker

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 28 November 2024

Job summary

*Please note this post will be closed early once a sufficient amount of applications have been received*

The pathology departments at North Tees and Hartlepool NHSfT and South Tees Hospitals NHSfT are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered on both hospital sites. As a result this will require cross site working, with the potential to work at any site as needed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a professional, motivated and innovative Healthcare Science Support Worker to join the Pathology Laboratory at North Tees and Hartlepool NHSfT working in Pathology Reception.

This post is initially based at the University Hospital of North Tees site, but cross site working will be required as needed. The department operates a 24 hour, 7 days per week shift system at agenda for change rates. The successful candidate is expected to be fully flexible and work the full range of shifts.

Although not essential it would be an advantage if you have previous experience working within a laboratory.

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

Main duties of the job

The Pathology specimen reception Healthcare Science Support Worker role forms part of the Pathology reception team focussing on the area of pre-analytical preparation of patient specimens across all sites. They will also work in close co-operation with other pathology departments according to set protocols.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills, teamwork and an aptitude for problem solving are essential, as is a flexible attitude to work and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice.

About us

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 actively encourage staff involvement with staff networking events and staff survey

"Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Date posted

21 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

345-PAT6788666

Job locations

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 8PE

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description for details of the role, for the full details of the positions roles and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached Job Description for details of the role, for the full details of the positions roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or NVQ level 2) including: Math/English/Science

Desirable

IT qualification

Experience

Essential

Attention to detail
Experience of electronic data input

Desirable

Experience of 24/7 shift working
Customer service experience
Previous experience in a laboratory or hospital setting

Skills

Essential

Team work
High quality work under pressure
Follow SOP with precision
Good communication skills

Desirable

Awareness of H&S responsibility.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or NVQ level 2) including: Math/English/Science

Desirable

IT qualification

Experience

Essential

Attention to detail
Experience of electronic data input

Desirable

Experience of 24/7 shift working
Customer service experience
Previous experience in a laboratory or hospital setting

Skills

Essential

Team work
High quality work under pressure
Follow SOP with precision
Good communication skills

Desirable

Awareness of H&S responsibility.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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