Apprentice Healthcare Science Support Worker in Middlesbrough inMiddlesbrough PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Science Support Worker to join the team in Central Specimen Reception across the South Tees Pathology department. The post holder will undertake the Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard. You will be released for study to achieve this qualification (location to be confirmed)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."
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the reception/data entry and processing of clinical specimens, these may include a range of swabs, body fluids, and blood samples.The department operates a 24/7 shift system. While his role will mostly involve working between the hours of 8am and 8pm, there may be occasional requirement for out of hours working, depending on the needs of the service.We are looking for someone who is able to communicate well with staff in the department and service users as well a plan and use their own time economically and effectively. The successful candidate should have a high degree of motivation for the role. Although knowledge of laboratory areas is desirable, it is not essential.Most apprenticeship programmes in the UK are government-funded. To qualify for this funding, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years before starting the apprenticeship. This means living in the UK for most of the past three years without significant absences.Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessionsYour Leadership ImpactService Improvement for BeginnersAfter you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed termDuration20 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CD-7111538-E
Job location
sThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BW
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Experience
EssentialPrevious
Experience
of a laboratory or other fast paced healthcare settingKnowledgeEssentialBasic IT skillsAbility to work effectively individually or as part of a team.Written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work under pressure to support service demands.Good interpersonal skillsBasic keyboard skillsManual dexterity for procedures where precision is required.
Qualifications
Essential5 GCSEs Level A-E or 9-3 (must include Mathematics and English)
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialPrevious
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.Employer
Details
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Science Support Worker to join the team in Central Specimen Reception across the South Tees Pathology department. The post holder will undertake the Healthcare Science Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard. You will be released for study to achieve this qualification (location to be confirmed)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."
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the reception/data entry and processing of clinical specimens, these may include a range of swabs, body fluids, and blood samples.The department operates a 24/7 shift system. While his role will mostly involve working between the hours of 8am and 8pm, there may be occasional requirement for out of hours working, depending on the needs of the service.We are looking for someone who is able to communicate well with staff in the department and service users as well a plan and use their own time economically and effectively. The successful candidate should have a high degree of motivation for the role. Although knowledge of laboratory areas is desirable, it is not essential.Most apprenticeship programmes in the UK are government-funded. To qualify for this funding, you must have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years before starting the apprenticeship. This means living in the UK for most of the past three years without significant absences.Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessionsYour Leadership ImpactService Improvement for BeginnersAfter you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed termDuration20 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CD-7111538-E
Job location
sThe James Cook University HospitalMarton RoadMiddlesbroughTS4 3BW
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full
Job description
and
Person Specification
document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full
Job description
and
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Experience
of a laboratory or other fast paced healthcare settingKnowledgeEssentialBasic IT skillsAbility to work effectively individually or as part of a team.Written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work under pressure to support service demands.Good interpersonal skillsBasic keyboard skillsManual dexterity for procedures where precision is required.
Qualifications
Essential5 GCSEs Level A-E or 9-3 (must include Mathematics and English)
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialPrevious
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.Employer
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