Advanced Healthcare Science Support Worker

NHS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their scientific team in delivering Microbiology services. This part-time role involves flexibility in working hours, primarily covering weekday shifts, with occasional weekends. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and significant laboratory experience. The position offers a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills through training programs while contributing to vital healthcare services. If you're passionate about science and eager to make a difference in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Leadership and Improvement Training

In-house courses and apprenticeships

Quality Improvement programmes

Qualifications

• Significant laboratory experience is essential.
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support within Microbiology.
• Assist the Senior team with laboratory duties.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Time Management

Manual Dexterity

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

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 delivered across all hospital sites.

Part time 18.75 hours

We are seeking applications from suitably qualified, enthusiastic individuals with appropriate experience, knowledge, and skills to join our scientific team and participate in the delivery of Microbiology services based at The James Cook University Hospital.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to be flexible in your working hours, primarily covering weekday shifts, with occasional weekend and evening sessions. The role involves providing scientific support within Microbiology and assisting the Senior team.

Applications will not be considered from candidates holding a degree in Biomedical Science or from HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists.

Please note this post will close once sufficient applications are received.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff, designed to support leadership development in NHS contexts. Attendance at the trust’s leadership development and Quality Improvement programmes is expected, which aim to:

• Explore NHS leadership
• Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
• Develop leadership skills
• Provide practitioner-level training in quality improvement, enabling staff to lead quality initiatives

Post-training, further leadership and development opportunities, including in-house courses, bite-sized programmes, and apprenticeships at levels 3, 5, and 7, are available.

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 328-CD-7115810

Job location: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification attached for main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification (e.g., IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part 1)

Experience (Essential):

• Significant laboratory experience
• Understanding of Health and Safety issues

Knowledge (Essential):

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques
• Basic understanding of Human Biology
• Knowledge of scientific terminology
• Understanding of laboratory Health and Safety issues

Additional Skills (Essential):

• Ability to work effectively alone or in a team
• IT skills
• Good communication skills
• Prioritization and time management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Manual dexterity for precise procedures

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer details

Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

Website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/