- 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 2 professional, motivated and innovative Healthcare Science Support Workers to join the Cellular Pathology laboratory.
Healthcare Science support workers perform routine tasks in the laboratory supporting the work of the Biomedical Scientists and contribute to the efficient and effective running of the department. The post holders will be involved in data input and specimen preparation e.g. checking patient and sample details correspond and performing manual tasks to protocols, “house-keeping” duties, stock control and record keeping..
The department operates between 07.00 - 18.00. Monday to Friday and the post holder is expected to work 37.5 hours per week , flexibly within these times. Full training in all aspects of the job will be provided in house in accordance with the department training policy and on successful completion of training the post holder will be given the opportunity to complete the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part. The department has full UKAS accreditation and IBMS training approval. CPD is actively encouraged.
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.
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”
See attached Job Description for details of the role, for the full details of the positions roles and responsibilities.
