Laboratory Assistant Microbiology

We have an exciting opportunity for Senior

Assistant Technical Officer Internal Services (Micro) in North Tees &

Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust to join the Lab department at University

Hospital of North Tees. You will be responsible for supervising Assistant

Technical Officers within the Microbiology section, supporting the day-to-day

operation of the laboratory and ensuring that microbiology samples are

processed accurately and in accordance with laboratory procedures. You will be

responsible for reading and recording test kit and sterility test results,

performing identification tests on microorganisms using both instrumental and

classical microbiology techniques, and ensuring all results are documented

accurately on relevant IT systems. You will also support the management and

monitoring of consumable and equipment stocks, maintain laboratory equipment,

and ensure the laboratory environment is clean, safe and well organised. You

will provide supervisory cover for the Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Internal Services (Chemistry) when required, helping to maintain a high-quality

and efficient laboratory service

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Assistant Technical Officer, you will be

responsible for validating microbiology kits and sterility test samples in line

with established laboratory procedures, monitoring incubation temperatures and

storage conditions through the Tutela monitoring system, and ensuring the

appropriate disposal of microbiology and laboratory waste in accordance with

Trust requirements. You will carry out basic sample examinations and

microbiological checks, including accurately reading agar plates, while verifying

that submitted samples and supporting documentation are suitable and meet

required standards. You will manage the preparation of customer deliveries,

ensuring orders are assembled accurately and made available to drivers within

required timescales, with urgent requests prioritised according to delivery

schedules. You will also be responsible for maintaining complete, accurate and

up-to-date paperwork and ensuring records are filed appropriately. You will

support the timely identification and reporting of deviations, change controls

and out-of-specification results, following local procedures and ensuring that

any necessary corrective actions are appropriately progressed.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£14.05 an hour

Contract

Bank

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-91007

Job locations

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

Cleveland

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

TO demonstrate commitment

to GMP principles and ensure that day-to-day activities are carried out in

accordance with applicable quality, safety and regulatory expectations,

maintaining a consistently professional approach to laboratory operations.

TO communicate effectively

with Quality Control colleagues, clients and suppliers, responding

appropriately to information received verbally or in writing and maintaining

clear and professional working relationships.

TO work collaboratively with

other laboratory staff to ensure the overall workload is completed within the

turnaround times expected by laboratory customers, contributing positively to

team objectives during busy periods.

TO comply with Trust

infection prevention and control requirements, including appropriate hand

hygiene, personal hygiene and environmental hygiene practices, while completing

required infection control training and updates.

TO demonstrate flexibility

in working patterns in line with service and staff requirements, while

promoting equality, diversity and an inclusive workplace and addressing

inappropriate behaviour, discrimination or harassment appropriately.

TO take responsibility for

maintaining professional development through ongoing education and learning,

identifying development needs and actively contributing to the objectives set

out within an individual Personal Development Plan.

Job responsibilities

TO demonstrate commitment

to GMP principles and ensure that day-to-day activities are carried out in

accordance with applicable quality, safety and regulatory expectations,

maintaining a consistently professional approach to laboratory operations.

TO communicate effectively

with Quality Control colleagues, clients and suppliers, responding

appropriately to information received verbally or in writing and maintaining

clear and professional working relationships.

TO work collaboratively with

other laboratory staff to ensure the overall workload is completed within the

turnaround times expected by laboratory customers, contributing positively to

team objectives during busy periods.

TO comply with Trust

infection prevention and control requirements, including appropriate hand

hygiene, personal hygiene and environmental hygiene practices, while completing

required infection control training and updates.

TO demonstrate flexibility

in working patterns in line with service and staff requirements, while

promoting equality, diversity and an inclusive workplace and addressing

inappropriate behaviour, discrimination or harassment appropriately.

TO take responsibility for

maintaining professional development through ongoing education and learning,

identifying development needs and actively contributing to the objectives set

out within an individual Personal Development Plan.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English, Maths and Science. NVQ Level 2 in a laboratory environment desirable. Understanding of microbiology and laboratory procedures. Experience working in a microbiology laboratory, with GMP QC laboratory experience desirable. Computer literate with effective communication, teamwork, supervisory and organisational skills.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English, Maths and Science. NVQ Level 2 in a laboratory environment desirable. Understanding of microbiology and laboratory procedures. Experience working in a microbiology laboratory, with GMP QC laboratory experience desirable. Computer literate with effective communication, teamwork, supervisory and organisational skills.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

Cleveland

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

University Hospital of North Tees

Hardwick Road

Stockton-on-Tees

Cleveland

TS19 8PE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

TO demonstrate commitment

to GMP principles and ensure that day-to-day activities are carried out in

accordance with applicable quality, safety and regulatory expectations,

maintaining a consistently professional approach to laboratory operations.

TO communicate effectively

with Quality Control colleagues, clients and suppliers, responding

appropriately to information received verbally or in writing and maintaining

clear and professional working relationships.

TO work collaboratively with

other laboratory staff to ensure the overall workload is completed within the

turnaround times expected by laboratory customers, contributing positively to

team objectives during busy periods.

TO comply with Trust

infection prevention and control requirements, including appropriate hand

hygiene, personal hygiene and environmental hygiene practices, while completing

required infection control training and updates.

TO demonstrate flexibility

in working patterns in line with service and staff requirements, while

promoting equality, diversity and an inclusive workplace and addressing

inappropriate behaviour, discrimination or harassment appropriately.

TO take responsibility for

maintaining professional development through ongoing education and learning,

identifying development needs and actively contributing to the objectives set

out within an individual Personal Development Plan.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English, Maths and Science. NVQ Level 2 in a laboratory environment desirable. Understanding of microbiology and laboratory procedures. Experience working in a microbiology laboratory, with GMP QC laboratory experience desirable. Computer literate with effective communication, teamwork, supervisory and organisational skills.