About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Science Support Worker to join the team in Central Specimen Reception across the STH pathology departments. The job involves a range of tasks that support the Pathology laboratory in receipting and processing of patient samples so that results can be generated and released to clinicians to aid diagnosis.
The Pathology departments at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered from all hospital sites. This will require cross site working, with the potential to work at any site as needed.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the reception/data entry and processing of clinical specimens, these may include a range of swabs, body fluids, and blood samples.
The department operates a 24/7 shift system, as such there is a requirement to fully participate in the rota that supports this.
We are looking for someone who is able to communicate well with staff in the department and service users as well a plan and use their own time economically and effectively. The successful candidate should have a high degree of motivation for the role. Although knowledge of laboratory areas is desirable, it is not essential.
Please note this post may 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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience of a laboratory or other fast paced healthcare setting
Knowledge Essential
Basic IT skills Ability to work effectively individually or as part of a team. Written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure to support service demands. Good interpersonal skills Basic keyboard skills Manual dexterity for procedures where precision is required.
Qualifications Essential
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including: oMathematics (or equivalent e.g., Key Skills at level 2 in Numeracy) oEnglish Language (or equivalent e.g., Key Skills at level 2 in Literacy) oA science subject. Or Mathematics and English plus NVQ Level 2 or above in a relevant subject
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)