Pathology Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

As an Pathology Support Worker (Higher grade) in the Blood Sciences reception 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 an in-service certificated competency training programme. Under the guidance of qualified staff, the Pathology Support Worker (Higher grade) 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. The post holder will be responsible for as part of the central area management team, supervising the central area workforce ensuring the operational service needs are met.

Within the supervisory team, the postholder will be responsible for providing training support and assessing competency knowledge within Blood Sciences reception. Experience of training and managing others would be beneficial. 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. These tasks are of a more advanced nature than those of a Pathology Support Worker.

A detailed description of key duties and responsibilities can be found within the attached job specification for each grade.



  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    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...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    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. See attachments for more details Qualified staff will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    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...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    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...


  • Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    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...


  • Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    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...


  • Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The South of Tyne Pathology Service is an established consolidated network with laboratories across three sites, servicing both Gateshead and South Tyneside/Sunderland trusts.An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Blood Sciences Service for a Higher Level Pathology Support Worker Supervisor position to work across the three hospital sites.The position...

  • Level 2 Apprentice

    3 weeks ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The South of Tyne pathology Service was established in April 2013 with the consolidation of Pathology across the 2 North East Trusts of Gateshead and South Tyneside/Sunderland. Blood Sciences has laboratories at all 3 sites with the Pathology Centre laboratory being located at Gateshead and acute laboratories at Sunderland and South Tyneside. The department...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The South of Tyne Pathology Service is an established consolidated network with laboratories across three sites, servicing both Gateshead and South Tyneside/Sunderland trusts. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Blood Sciences Service for a Higher Level Pathology Support Worker Supervisor position to work across the three hospital sites. The...


  • Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The clinical laboratory team provides a High-Quality Specialist Diagnostic Service to improve the Health Care of the people of South of Tyne and Wear. An opportunity has arisen for one Biomedical Support Worker position. The post holder will follow an In-house competency training program and under the supervision of qualified staff will be responsible for...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Job Reference: 75549 Posted: Monday 25th March 2024 Closing Date**:Tuesday 9th April 2024** **Up to £11.60 per hour** **Gateshead, Tyne and Wear** *** **Full-Time/Part-Time** Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently seeking Support...

  • Support Worker

    1 month ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Job Reference: 75576 Posted: Monday 8th April 2024 Closing Date**:Tuesday 23rd April 2024** **Up to £11.60 per hour** **Gateshead, Tyne and Wear** *** **Full-Time/Part-Time** Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently seeking Support...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Job Reference: 75602 Posted: Monday 22nd April 2024 Closing Date**:Tuesday 7th May 2024** **Up to £11.60 per hour** **Gateshead, Tyne and Wear** *** **Full-Time/Part-Time** Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently seeking Support Workers...

  • Support Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Job Reference: 75518 Posted: Monday 11th March 2024 Closing Date**:Tuesday 26th March 2024** **Up to £11.60 per hour (effective from 1st April 2024)** **Gateshead, Tyne and Wear** *** **Full-Time/Part-Time** Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We...

  • Support Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    We are looking for calm, resourceful and energetic individuals who are motivated, hardworking and keen to join our team at Swanway, our independent Supported Living Service in Gateshead. Swanway houses individuals who have a learning disability and other support needs (e.g. autism, mental health support needs and physical disabilities). The service...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Job Reference: 75492 Posted: Monday 26th February 2024 Closing Date**:Tuesday 12th March 2024** **Up to £11.60 per hour (effective from 1st April 2024)** **Gateshead, Tyne and Wear** *** **Full-Time/Part-Time** Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We...

  • Support Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Job Reference: 75398 Posted: Tuesday 16th January 2024 Closing Date**:Wednesday 31st January 2024** **Up to £11.00 per hour** **Gateshead, Tyne and Wear** *** **Full-Time/Part-Time** Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently seeking...

  • Support Worker

    1 month ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Job Reference: 75466 Posted: Tuesday 13th February 2024 Closing Date**:Tuesday 27th February 2024** **Up to £11.60 per hour (effective from 1st April 2024)** **Gateshead, Tyne and Wear** *** **Full-Time/Part-Time** Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Job Reference: 75436 Posted: Tuesday 30th January 2024 Closing Date**:Wednesday 14th February 2024** **Up to £11.00 per hour** **Gateshead, Tyne and Wear** *** **Full-Time/Part-Time** Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently seeking...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Gateshead, United Kingdom Creative Support Full time

    Job Reference: 75661 Posted: Tuesday 21st May 2024 Closing Date**:Tuesday 4th June 2024** **75661** **Gateshead, Tyne and Wear** *** **Full-Time/Part-Time** Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently seeking Support Workers to join our...