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We have an exciting opportunity for a Pathology Reception and Transport Supervisor to join the team in Central Specimen Reception across the North Pathology department. The job involves a range of tasks that support the Pathology laboratory in receipting and processing of patient samples so that results can be generated and released to clinicians to aid diagnosis.
The Pathology departments at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are working collaboratively to develop a joint service with services being delivered from all hospital sites. This will require cross site working, with the potential to work at any site as needed.
In conjunction with the Pathology Specimen Reception Line Management, supervise Healthcare Science Support Workers (HCSSW) and coordinate activities of the Pathology Specimen Reception team to provide an efficient, high-quality service across all sites. Reverting into the role of HCSSW to cover annual leave and sickness. Ensure compliance with current SOPs and laboratory guidance to ensure pre-analytical turnaround times are met, and deal with inquiries from internal and external service users, taking appropriate action as required
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool”
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr