Healthcare Science Support Worker | North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,272 pro rata per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8PE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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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.

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.

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.

See attached Job Description for details of the role, for the full details of the positions roles and responsibilities.

This advert closes on Friday 28 Aug 2026

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