Overview
The Pathology departments at University Hospitals North Tees and Hartlepool (NTH) and South Tees Hospitals (STH) are working collaboratively to develop a joint service called Tees Valley Pathology (TVP) with services being delivered on all hospital sites.
Position
We are seeking applications from suitable enthusiastic candidates for a full‑time position as a Healthcare Science Support worker (higher level) to join our scientific team and participate in the delivery of services provided by Cellular Pathology. The Cellular pathology service is part of the TVP service operating out of University Hospital North Tees and Hartlepool Hospital, Stockton on Tees, Hartlepool Hospital, The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton.
Responsibilities
The main purpose of the role is to assist Biomedical Scientists and Pathologists in provision of a diagnostic service.
* Assisting at specimen dissections
* Providing support to ensure efficient workflow
* Maintaining some laboratory equipment
* General housekeeping tasks throughout the laboratory
The post holder will work as part of a dedicated, multi‑skilled and flexible team of staff to provide an efficient, high quality service within the Cellular Pathology department.
The post holder will follow an in‑house competency training programme and, after suitable training and competency assessment, work on a rotational basis performing an extensive range of laboratory support tasks and assisting consultant and technical staff in the preparation of histological and cytological specimens.
The post holder will work under direct and indirect supervision always following laboratory standard operating procedures (SOPs).
The post holder will be expected to deal with direct queries from Medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other Service Users, including telephone enquiries and taking appropriate action as necessary.
This role may include the training and supervision of other scientific and administrative staff.
The post holder will be expected to assist in the monitoring, organisation and working of the department.
Qualifications
Excellent organisational skills, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work using one’s own initiative to meet tight deadlines.
Working Hours & Schedule
Department operates between 07.00 – 18.00, Monday to Friday, including a 1:6 Saturday rotation.
Application Note
Please note – this post may close once sufficient applications have been received.
Commitment
The post holder must demonstrate a commitment to abide by the departmental, Trust and NHS values and Constitution.
Benefits & Working Environment
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high‑quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. 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. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition – a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Recruitment Philosophy
We recruit for values and “Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool.”
Further Information
For detailed job description and person specification, please see documents attached in specified section.
Advertisement Closing Date
This advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.
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