South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Science Support Worker

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Support Staff
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year

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)