Healthcare Science Associate
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves supporting the Microbiology and Virology department, primarily in the Molecular Hot Lab, with rotations through the main laboratory at Freeman Hospital. The post holder will perform microbiological analysis on patient samples, assist with quality assurance, and contribute to a 24/7 service, including evening, weekend, and night shifts. Comprehensive training will be provided, and personal development is encouraged.
Essential criteria
- NVQ4, or Foundation Degree in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities, or IBMS certificate of Achievement portfolio or equivalent level experience
- Knowledge & Experience
- Experience as a Healthcare Science Assistant (HCSA)
- Understanding a range of routine laboratory procedures and competence in pipetting, weighing, dilution, reagent preparation and quality checks
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of biomedical science in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
- Understanding of basic scientific techniques
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge / interest in Biomedical Sciences
- Skills & Abilities
- Basic computer and keyboard skills
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
- Good communication skills
- Ability to accurately follow protocol and instructions
- Qualifications & Education
- NVQ4, or Foundation Degree in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities, or IBMS certificate of Achievement portfolio or equivalent level experience
- Knowledge & Experience
- Experience as a Healthcare Science Assistant (HCSA)
- Understanding a range of routine laboratory procedures and competence in pipetting, weighing, dilution, reagent preparation and quality checks
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of biomedical science in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
- Understanding of basic scientific techniques
- Knowledge / interest in Biomedical Sciences
- Skills & Abilities
- Basic computer and keyboard skills
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise work
- Good communication skills
- Ability to accurately follow protocol and instructions
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Science Associate
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
The post holder will be required to support provision of 24/7 Hot Lab service by working evening shifts, weekend shifts and night shifts once trained on 1:8 rota. The post holder will be required to work in microbiology at the Freeman site on a rotational basis.
The department of Microbiology and Virology is looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our department. The posts are primarily supporting the Molecular Hot Lab which is based at the RVI, however there will also be rotations through the main laboratory at the Freeman Hospital.
The successful applicants will work as part of a team carrying out a range of analytical procedures, providing a 24/7 service to patients across the Trust. Participation in late shifts, night shifts and weekends is therefore an essential requirement of the successful applicant.Comprehensive training will be provided and future personal development is actively encouraged.
- Interview Date: 12 October 2026
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes per a week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
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Main duties of the job
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