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 pol...