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

Play a vital behind-the-scenes role as a Pathology Support Worker (Biochemistry) at University Hospitals of North Midlands, based at Royal Stoke, Newcastle (ST4). This permanent, full-time post is 37.5 hours per week (7.5‑hour days), working Monday–Friday with alternating weeks 09:00–17:00 and 12:00–20:00 and a bank‑holiday rota. You will receive and identify hospital and GP biological samples, barcode and label specimens, enter confidential data onto the Pathology Masterlab system, sort and distribute samples and load/unload the automated blood sciences track. The role is Band 2 with a salary of £24,465 pa and requires a good standard of GCSEs (including Maths, English and a Science), basic IT/data‑entry experience, an awareness of health and safety and a DBS check.

University Hospitals of North Midlands is one of the UK’s largest, most modern trusts and places strong emphasis on training, development and inclusive working — ideal if you want steady, meaningful work that fits around caring responsibilities. Please note UHNM is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this post under UKVI rules; graduate visa holders may apply if they have the required visa time remaining. If this practical, patient‑focussed role sounds like the right next step, click the "Apply Now" button shown alongside this advert to start your application — you can also find this vacancy on jobsincare.com.