Job Description

37.5 hrs full time post working 24/7 shift system. 12 months fixed term
The Pathology departments at University Hospitals North Tees and Hartlepool (NTH) and South Tees Hospitals (STH) are working collaboratively to develop a joint service called Tees Valley Pathology (TVP) with services being delivered on all hospital sites.
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with appropriate experience, knowledge and skills to join our scientific team and participate in the delivery of services provided by the Blood Science directorate which has laboratories at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. This will involve delivery of scientific support duties within Biochemistry, General Haematology, Coagulation and Blood Transfusion on both sites.
You will be expected to participate on a full shift system to cover weekday, weekend, evening and night sessions.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to be flexible in their approach to working hours, participating and changing their shift patterns to coincide with the departmental needs as required on both sites.
Acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills for lone working in Blood Science and the responsibility of issuing blood products at the Friarage site will be a pre-requisite to advancement from Band 3 to an Associate Practitioner Band 4 position.
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:
o Your Leadership Impacto Leading Your Team to Successo Service Improvement for Beginnerso Developing your Service Improvement Skills
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:o Explore leadership within the NHSo Promote Trust values and behaviourso Develop your leadership effectiveness and skillso Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
19 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CSS-7639317
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

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques.
• Basic understanding of Human Biology.
• Knowledge of basic scientific terminology.
• Understanding of laboratory Health and Safety issues.
• IT literacy and keyboard skills.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality.

Experience
Essential

• Scientific/Laboratory experience.
• Awareness of external and internal environment in which the department operates.

Qualification
Essential

• Laboratory experience and one of the following: foundation degree, or IBMS part 2 portfolio of competence, or level 4 NVQ/BTEC,
• Science degree or working towards

Desirable

• Experience of computer packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques.
• Basic understanding of Human Biology.
• Knowledge of basic scientific terminology.
• Understanding of laboratory Health and Safety issues.
• IT literacy and keyboard skills.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality.

Experience
Essential

• Scientific/Laboratory experience.
• Awareness of external and internal environment in which the department operates.

Qualification
Essential

• Laboratory experience and one of the following: foundation degree, or IBMS part 2 portfolio of competence, or level 4 NVQ/BTEC,
• Science degree or working towards

Desirable

• Experience of computer packages e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.

Skills Required