# Healthcare Science Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-science-support-worker/733b2044-e6b7-42df-87d6-845e23b047fc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-science-support-worker/733b2044-e6b7-42df-87d6-845e23b047fc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** The James Cook University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare science assistant - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum (pro rata) - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) - **Employment type:** Part time - 16.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-08T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T10:51:20.662Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cleveland/Middlesbrough/South_Tees_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Clinical_Support/Clinical_Support-v8182233 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8182233?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.southtees.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Pathology Departments of both North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust are working collaboratively to develop a joint service from all hospital sites. Though the department is based at The James Cook University Hospital, this position may require cross site working as appropriate. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Healthcare Science Support Workers to join the Microbiology department. The department is UKAS accredited and has IBMS training approval. CPD is actively encouraged. The vacancy is 16.5 hours per week , 12 months fixed-term contract post working as support scientist within the Microbiology department. The department operates a 24/7 shift system at A4C rates. It is expected that the post holder will participate in shift working after a suitable period of training. A high standard of patient confidentiality is required. ### Main duties of the job The post holders will be expected to have good IT skills, telephone manner, a flexible approach to working, good manual skills and work with automated equipment to assist Biomedical Scientists in their routine work. - Under direction of the Microbiology Management team and Microbiology Biomedical Scientists, the post holder will be required to provide a support function to Biomedical Scientists by performing a range of routine laboratory tasks according to protocols. - To work as part of a dedicated, multi-skilled and flexible team to provide an efficient, high-quality service within the Directorate. - Perform under remote, indirect or direct supervision an extensive range of automated, semi-automated and manual techniques at a high level of expertise and knowledge. - The post holder will be required to have the skills necessary to update the Laboratory Information management systems for example, the patient test request, records, etc. - May undertake reception area duties, receive and issue samples or products. Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of electronic data input **Desirable** - Experience of working in a laboratory, with clinical NHS experience as preferable. - Experience of shift working or out of hours working. - Experience of Quality Management systems. - Microsoft Office ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Enthusiastic and forward looking - Focused on best interests of patients - Calm when under pressure - Excellent interpersonal skills - Positive attitude ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff. - Self motivated - Able to understand new Technological advances - Team worker - Flexible approach to working hours **Desirable** - Problem solving skills - Familiar with LEAN principles ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Mathematics (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills at level 2 in Numeracy), English Language (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills at level 2 in Literacy), and a Science subject. Alternatively, Mathematics and English plus NVQ Level 2 or above in a relevant subject. **Desirable** - Attendance at Novice and leadership improvement sessions within first year of role - Experience of computer packages such as WORD, Excel, PowerPoint ## Documents - [friarage hospital map (pdf, 531.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2096) - [james cook campus map (pdf, 168.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2094) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 113.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2093) - [clinical service units directorate (pdf, 116.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2423) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 344.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10485655) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.