About this role
Job summary
*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 a professional, motivated and innovative Healthcare Science Support Worker to join the Pathology Laboratory at North Tees and Hartlepool NHSfT working in Pathology Reception.
This post is initially based at the University Hospital of North Tees site, but cross site working will be required as needed. The department operates a 24 hour, 7 days per week shift system at agenda for change rates. The successful candidate is expected to be fully flexible and work the full range of shifts.
Although not essential it would be an advantage if you have previous experience working within a laboratory.
The department has full UKAS accreditation and IBMS training approval. CPD is actively encouraged.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
See attached Job Description for details of the role, for the full details of the positions roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (or NVQ level 2) including: Math/English/Science
Desirable
IT qualification
Experience Essential
Attention to detail Experience of electronic data input
Desirable
Experience of 24/7 shift working Customer service experience Previous experience in a laboratory or hospital setting
Skills Essential
Team work High quality work under pressure Follow SOP with precision Good communication skills
Desirable
Awareness of H&S responsibility.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)