Job Summary
The South of Tyne Pathology Service was established in April 2013 with the consolidation of Pathology across the two North Eastern Trusts of Gateshead, South Tyneside & Sunderland. Blood Sciences has laboratories at all three 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 and is currently held full UKAS accreditation status. To support the South of Tyne Pathology Service through its procurement project, an opportunity has arisen for a Pathology Support Worker in Haematology and Blood Transfusion to work across the three hospital sites. Eligibility requires meeting all the essential criteria of the relevant personal specification.
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 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 are encapsulated in the acronym ICORE – Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement. We support a diverse workforce through staff networks such as BAME, D‑Ability, LGBTQ+, Women’s, and Armed Forces, and our wellbeing programme, Balance, supports individual needs for a healthy working experience.
Details
* Date posted: 22 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 2
* Salary: £24,465 per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 297-7459646
* Job locations: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
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. The post holder will follow a competency training programme, and under the guidance of qualified staff, will perform a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases. After suitable training and competence assessment, the post holder will use practical skills to perform tasks associated with the pre‑analytical preparation of specimens, analyse and utilise a range of complex laboratory equipment to conduct routine departmental procedures and tests.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
* GCSE grades A‑C to include Mathematics and English and/or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
Essential Skills
* Computer skills.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
Employer name: Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Gateshead, NE9 6SX
Employer's website: https://www.qegateshead.nhs.uk
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Contract
Job Function
Health Care Provider
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