Pathology Support Worker in Newcastle inNewcastle PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

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University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor

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threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.Pathology Support Worker BiochemistryPermanent 37.5 hours per week.The hours for this vacancy position are 37.5 hours over period of 5 days working 7.5hrs per day Between 9am-5pm / 12 midday - 8pm alternating weeks Monday - Friday including being rota'd Bank Holidays.We are seeking applications from motivated, enthusiastic individuals to work as part of the Pathology Specimen Reception team. To provide an effective sample sorting, distribution preparation and data entry service to the Pathology Laboratory.

Main duties of the job
The post involves:-- Receipt and identification of biological samples from Hospital and GP patients.- Barcode labelling and data entry of confidential information for Blood Sciences onto the Pathology computer system (Masterlab)..- Sorting and distribution of biological samples.- Loading and unloading of samples onto the automated blood science track system.

About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

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Date posted
12 November 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2

Salary
£24,465 a year per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
205-7585576

Job location
sRoyal Stoke University HospitalNewcastle RoadNewcastleST4 6QG

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Knowledge, Training and EducatEssentialGood standard of Education demonstrated by GCSEs (in Maths, English and a Science subject)Have an awareness of Health and Safety issues

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Essential

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of Data Entry and IT systemsSkills and AbilityEssentialUnderstanding the importance of confidentiality and data qualityCommunicate effectively and accurately with all levels of staff.Supporting Statement QuestionEssentialBriefly explain your understanding of the role of MLA and the routine duties involved in the role

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Essential

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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information

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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer

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