Associate Practitioner Pathology Research Support: Sponsorship Available

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

The South of Tyne and Wear Pathology Services provide pathology services for the NHS across Gateshead, Sunderland and South Tyneside. An opportunity has arisen within the pathology services for an Associate Practitioner to support the research activities taking place in the two local Trusts and surrounding areas.

 

The post holder will take on operational and administrative responsibilities for pathology research support. This role may include supervision of PSWs involved in the role. Advanced training will be given to allow the post holder to work without direct supervision, referring to the line manager of the section when required.

 

As an Associate Practitioner in pathology research support, 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 Associate Practitioner will be responsible for performing a range of scientific procedures on biological samples that contribute to the delivery of high quality research programmes. The post holder will contribute to research support at all of the sites covered by the South of Tyne and Wear Pathology Services.

 

Main duties of the job

  • Participate in the laboratory rotation through appropriate areas of the department and across SoTW laboratory sites.
  • Participate in the regular review and update of the Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures as directed by the Departmental Quality Lead or Deputy
  • Assist in the maintenance and preparation of reagents and equipment, as specified in Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Ensure maintenance and control of stock as appropriate.
  • Maintain good work relations with all members of staff, and to promote effective teamwork
  • Participation in the Department’s 24/7 service, which includes working late shifts and through the night as deemed necessary for service delivery by the Departmental Manager.
  • Contribute to the provision of materials, advice and support for the Clinical Users of the service
  • Referral of samples both within and out with the department including the monitoring and follow up of outstanding results
  • Assist in the analysis of routine and urgent clinical samples in accordance with laboratory procedures using specialist optical, manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory equipment.
  • Ensure that reagents are prepared, stored and used according to manufacturer guidelines and laboratory procedures.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Working towards a level 4 science qualification (BSc, HND, Foundation degree) or Considerable laboratory experience plus a recognised qualification acceptable for University entrance for a degree or Considerable laboratory experience plus a minimum of NVQ4 in Clinical Laboratory Support (or equivalent) or Considerable laboratory experience plus the IBMS Support Staff Certificate of Achievement Part II (to be submitted prior to job interview)

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Biomedical laboratory/NHS experience or equivalent

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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, 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).

Closing Date: 07 October 2026

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