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Healthcare Science Support Worker
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 10 day(s) ago
Reference: 2437494
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.
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 Immunology 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. There is also an expectation that some weekend and evening sessions may also be covered occasionally. The role will involve delivery of scientific support duties within Immunology and supporting the Senior team.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Details
Date posted
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CSS-8344556
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
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 3 or equivalent qualification e.g. Completed IBMS Cert Part I or 2 A levels (one in a scientific subject). GCSE maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Significant evidenced experience in laboratory environment
- Awareness of external and internal environment in which the department operates
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare Science Service experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques.
- Basic understanding of Human Biology.
- Knowledge of basic scientific terminology.
- Understanding of laboratory Health and Safety issues.
- IT literacy and keyboard skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification e.g. Completed IBMS Cert Part I or 2 A levels (one in a scientific subject). GCSE maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Significant evidenced experience in laboratory environment
- Awareness of external and internal environment in which the department operates
Desirable
- Previous Healthcare Science Service experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques.
- Basic understanding of Human Biology.
- Knowledge of basic scientific terminology.
- Understanding of laboratory Health and Safety issues.
- IT literacy and keyboard skills.
- Good communication skills.
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)