Healthcare Science Support worker
The closing date is 16 March 2026
Job summary
The Pathology departments at North Tees and South Tees hospitals are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered on both hospital sites. This will require cross site working as appropriate.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Science Support Workers (Higher level), within the laboratory team working in the Cellular Pathology Department.
The main purpose of the role will be to assist Biomedical Scientists and Pathologists to provide a diagnostic service. Specific duties will include: assisting at specimen dissections, providing support to ensure efficient work flow, maintaining some laboratory equipment and general housekeeping tasks throughout the laboratory.
The successful applicant must have excellent organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work using their own initiative, to meet tight deadlines.
The department operates between 07.00 - 18.00.Monday to Friday including a 1:6 Saturday rotation. The post holder is expected to work flexibly within these hours.
Please note- this post may close once sufficient applications have been received
Main duties of the job
Competently deal with all sample types received into the department including those which may carry transmissible infection risks and follow the appropriate protocols for handling such specimens
Triage specimens ensuring urgent specimens are prioritised and inadequate and mis-labelled specimens are identified in accordance with departmental policies and procedures
Participate in the storing, retrieving and disposal of specimens and specimen records in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures
Assist in specimen dissection with Consultant Histopathologists and Biomedical Scientists
Maintain and operate tissue processing machines.
Load automated staining machine with slides, coverslip stained slides using automated coverslipper.
Prepare solutions and reagents as required following SOP's.
Take responsibility for stock control and delivery of consumables where appropriate
Safely dispose of biological materials and waste as per standard operating procedures (SOP)
Assist with the cleaning and decontamination of laboratory equipment and benches.
Respond to enquiries from service users
Ensure that laboratory records are kept up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance with good work practices required for the standards of Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK).
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, 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.
We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"
Details
Date posted
02 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
345-CSU7-7821883
Job locations
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton on Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
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