Apprentice Healthcare Science Support Worker
The closing date is 07 April 2026
Job summary
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 Apprentice Healthcare Science Support Worker to join the Microbiology department. The department is UKAS accredited and has IBMS training approval, CPD is actively encouraged.
The vacancy is 37.5 hours per week per person, this is a permanent position working as support scientist within 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. The post holder will undertake the Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard. You will be released for study to achieve this qualification (location to be confirmed)
A high standard of patient confidentiality is required.
Main duties of the job
To work under the supervision of the practitioner and staff members in the delivery of high-quality care.
To help and support to a broad spectrum of service users, and the multi-disciplinary team.
Become prepared and knowledgeable within the working environment and work towards gaining a Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant apprenticeship.
Assist in the implementation of high-quality care guided by a team leader/manager or supervisor.
To attend and participate in structured teaching/ theory sessions to gain the identified educational framework to a Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Perform a range of routine healthcare science activities under supervision e.g. sample preparation
Perform basic sample reception and process duties including the receipt, barcode labelling and preparation of samples for analysis, loading of samples onto analysers or other laboratory equipment and sample archiving.
Most apprenticeship programmes in the UK are government-funded. To qualify for this funding, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years before starting the apprenticeship. This means living in the UK for most of the past three years without significant absences.
Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Service Improvement for Beginners
After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
24 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CSS-7873393
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospitals
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospitals
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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