Role Overview

Pathology Support Worker in the South of Tyne Pathology Service central reception team, working across the three hospital sites.

Main Duties

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of the clinical laboratory service as part of a team of Biomedical Scientists and support workers.
• Perform work activities in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Follow a competency training programme, under the guidance of qualified staff.
• Perform a range of scientific procedures on biological samples relating to diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and investigation of diseases.
• Use practical skills for pre-analytical preparation of specimens, analysis p...