Job Description

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 two enthusiastic Healthcare Science Support Workers to join the Microbiology department. The department is UKAS accredited and has IBMS training approval. CPD is actively encouraged.
The vacancy are 37.5 hours per week per person, permanent post working as Healthcare Science Support Worker 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
Under the direction of the Microbiology Management team and Microbiology Senior Biomedical Scientist(s), the post holders will be required to
Provide a support function to Biomedical Scientists by performing a range of routine laboratory tasks according to protocols.
To work as part of a dedicated, multi-skilled and flexible team to provide an efficient, high-quality service within the Directorate.
Perform under remote, indirect or direct supervision an extensive range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques at a high level of expertise and knowledge.
In addition, the post holder will be required to have the skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and timely service for patients.
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 may 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
20 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CD-7620461
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Marton Road
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• IT Skills including MS Office packages such as Word and Excel
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible, respond to the needs of the service and help cover leave and sickness.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post.
• Effective time management
• Good telephone manner

Desirable

• Customer care skills
• Written communication skills

Qualifications
Essential

• 5 GCSEs Level A-E or 9-3 (must include Mathematics and English)

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Enthusiastic and forward looking
• Focused on best interests of patients
• Calm when under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• IT Skills including MS Office packages such as Word and Excel
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible, respond to the needs of the service and help cover leave and sickness.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to demonstrate the English language proficiency level required for this post.
• Effective time management
• Good telephone manner

Desirable

• Customer care skills
• Written communication skills

Qualifications
Essential

• 5 GCSEs Level A-E or 9-3 (must include Mathematics and English)

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Enthusiastic and forward looking
• Focused on best interests of patients
• Calm when under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude

Skills Required