Pathology Support Worker

Gateshead Health; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gateshead is seeking Pathology Support Workers to join their innovative team. This role involves performing scientific procedures on biological samples, contributing to disease diagnosis and treatment. Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths and English, along with a commitment to continuous learning. Opportunities for both full-time and part-time hours are available, with a focus on staff development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English required.
• Previous laboratory experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific procedures on biological samples.
• Contribute to the clinical laboratory service.
• Follow a competency training programme.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

GCSE Grades A-C in Mathematics and English

GCSE/O levels in Biology and Chemistry

NVQ Level 2 in Clinical Laboratory Support

Job description

The South of Tyne Pathology Service was established in April 2013 with the consolidation of Pathology across the 2 North Eastern Trusts of Gateshead and South Tyneside & Sunderland. Blood Sciences has laboratories at all 3 sites with the Pathology Centre laboratory being sited at Gateshead and acute laboratories at Sunderland and South Tyneside.

The department has state of the art equipment and technology and prides itself on being forward thinking and innovative. It also has a proven track record in staff training and development. We are currently hold full UKAS accreditation status.

To support the South of Tyne Pathology Service an opportunity has arisen for Pathology Support Workers in Blood Sciences to work across the three hospital sites. This is an ideal opportunity to gain access to the Pathology Service and the North East region. Both full time and part time hours are available.

To be eligible to apply for a post you must meet ALL the essential criteria requirements of the relevant personal specification. Please ensure you respond to all personal specification requirements in your application.

Main duties of the job

Trained staff will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of pathological processes.

Successful candidates will have:o An innovative, forward-looking approach with an interest in continuous learningo Excellent interpersonal / communication skillso Ability to adapt and excel within an extremely dynamic environmento Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively

All candidates will be assessed on the necessary skills to undertake the challenging role.

The posts will be on Gateshead Health NHS Trust terms and conditions of employment.Full participation in the Pathology 24/7 working pattern, including early, late and night shifts (including weekends and bank holidays) in line with changing service requirements is Mandatory.

About us

Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job responsibilities

As a Pathology Support Worker in the Pathology Department, the post holder will contribute to the provision of the clinical laboratory service, as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers, performing work activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

The post holder will follow a competency training programme. Under the guidance of qualified staff, the Pathology Support Worker will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes.

After suitable training and competence assessment the post holder will use practical skills to perform tasks associated with the pre-analytical preparation of specimens; analysis preparing and using a range of processes using a range of complex laboratory equipment to conduct routine Departmental procedures/tests.

Please refer to the attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Grades A-C to include Mathematics and English and/or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• GCSE/O levels in Biology and Chemistry or NVQ2 in Clinical Laboratory Support

Experience

• Previous laboratory experience.

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.