Healthcare Science Support worker

The Pathology departments at North Tees and South Tees hospitals are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services delivered on both hospital sites. The role aims to assist Biomedical Scientists and Pathologists providing a diagnostic service. The position will be based in the Cellular Pathology Department. Work may require cross‑site movement and flexible shift patterns between the two Trusts.

Responsibilities

• Assist at specimen dissections; provide support to ensure efficient workflow; maintain laboratory equipment and perform general housekeeping tasks throughout the laboratory.
• Competently deal with all sample types received into the department including those which may carry transmissible infection risks and follow the appropriate protocols for handling such specimens.
• Triage specimens ensuring urgent specimens are prioritised and inadequate and mis‑labelled specimens are identified in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in the storing, retrieving and disposal of specimens and specimen records in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Assist in specimen dissection with Consultant Histopathologists and Biomedical Scientists.
• Maintain and operate tissue processing machines.
• Load automated staining machine with slides, coverslip stained slides using automated coverslipper.
• Prepare solutions and reagents as required following SOP’s.
• Take responsibility for stock control and delivery of consumables where appropriate.
• Safely dispose of biological materials and waste as per standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Assist with the cleaning and decontamination of laboratory equipment and benches.
• Respond to enquiries from service users.
• Ensure that laboratory records are kept up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance with good work practices required for the standards of Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK).

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently using own initiative.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

Location

May be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

Working Hours

The department operates between 07:00 – 18:00, Monday to Friday including a 1:6 Saturday rotation. The post holder is expected to work flexibly within these hours.

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