Job summary
- Main area
- Blood Sciences
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mandatory 24/7 shift cover across all three laboratory sites)
- Job ref
- 297-6199957-A
- Employer
- Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital
- Town
- Gateshead
- Salary
- £22,383 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
Employer heading
Pathology Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 2
In the event of excessive applications being received this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible
IMPORTANT NOTE ON COMPLETION OF REFERENCE SECTION OF APPLICATION FORM
All references from current and previous employers will be sought and MUST cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Where possible this should be from two separate employers. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed.
PLEASE NOTE it is a requirement of this Trust that all successful applicants pay for their DBS certificate if a check is required for the post. This will be done through deduction from your monthly pay over a maximum of three months. It is also a requirement that all successful applicants register or are registered with the DBS update service where a DBS is required.
All new entrants to the NHS will be appointed on the minimum of the pay scale in line with Terms & Conditions.
Job overview
The South of Tyne Pathology Service was established in April 2013 with the consolidation of Pathology across the 2 North Eastern Trusts of Gateshead and South Tyneside & Sunderland. Blood Sciences has laboratories at all 3 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. We are currently hold full UKAS accreditation status.
To support the South of Tyne Pathology Service an opportunity has arisen for Pathology Support Workers in Blood Sciences to work across the three hospital sites. This is an ideal opportunity to gain access to the Pathology Service and the North East region. The position is full time but part time would be considered.
To be eligible to apply for a post you must meet ALL the essential criteria requirements of the relevant personal specification. Please ensure you respond to all personal specification requirements in your application.
Main duties of the job
Qualified staff will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of pathological processes.
Successful candidates will have:
• An innovative, forward-looking approach
• Excellent interpersonal / communication skills
• Sound technical knowledge
• The necessary experience to undertake the challenging role
The posts will be on Gateshead Health NHS Trust terms and conditions of employment.
Full participation in the Pathology 24/7 working pattern, including early, late and night shifts (including weekends) in line with changing service requirements is Mandatory.
Working for our organisation
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 since then 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 should be the ‘golden thread’ which runs through everything we do – they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women’s Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our ‘Balance’ programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Detailed job description and main 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, performing work activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
The post holder will follow a competency training programme. Under the guidance of qualified staff, the Pathology Support Worker will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes.
After suitable training and competence assessment the post holder will use practical skills to perform tasks associated with the pre-analytical preparation of specimens; analysis preparing and using a range of processes using a range of complex laboratory equipment to conduct routine Departmental procedures/tests.
Please refer to the attached job description for further details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE Grades A-C to include Mathematics and English and/or NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous laboratory experience.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Hand eye co-ordination and accuracy.
Desirable criteria
- Computer keyboard skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Marie Cook
- Job title
- Blood Sciences Reception Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 445 6599
- Additional information
Informal visits from shortlisted candidates are welcomed. Please contact Marie Cook on 0191 445 6599 to arrange.
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