Pathology Support Worker Role in Staffordshire With Sponsorship: Apply Now

Here’s your chance to play a crucial role in healthcare delivery while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Location: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST4 6QG

Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday alternating 9am–5pm / 12pm–8pm, including Bank Holidays)

Salary (£): £24,465 per annum (Band 2)

About University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) is one of the UK’s largest and most modern healthcare providers, spanning Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital Stafford. Serving around three million people across the North Midlands and North Wales, they’re recognised for excellence in trauma care, teaching, and research. Their people make the difference — everyone contributes to a culture built on inclusion, respect, and growth. UHNM invests heavily in staff development through initiatives like the Centre for NMAHP Research and Education Excellence (CeNREE), ensuring every member can fulfil their potential.

Job details

Benefits

• Professional growth: Access to structured learning and development through CeNREE
• Inclusive culture: A supportive environment that values diversity and collaboration
• Modern facilities: Work within one of the most advanced hospital systems in the country
• Charity engagement: Opportunities to participate in UHNM Charity activities improving patient comfort and experience

Requirements

• GCSEs in Maths, English, and a Science subject
• Experience using data entry and IT systems
• Awareness of Health and Safety procedures
• Strong communication and attention to detail
• Commitment to confidentiality and data accuracy

Salary Details

This post is graded Band 2 on the NHS Agenda for Change pay scale, offering £24,465 per year on a permanent full-time contract.

About the Role

As a Pathology Support Worker in Biochemistry, you’ll join the Specimen Reception team, ensuring biological samples are handled, sorted, and processed safely and efficiently. You’ll play a key part in maintaining the flow of vital data and samples that drive accurate patient diagnoses.

You’ll receive and identify biological samples from hospital and GP patients, apply barcode labelling, and enter confidential data into the Pathology system. Each task you complete helps ensure patients get timely and reliable test results. This is more than a technical post — it’s a chance to contribute to life-saving healthcare every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and check biological samples to ensure accurate processing for patient care
• Label, log, and manage data entry using Masterlab, supporting blood science operations
• Sort and distribute samples to relevant departments to maintain workflow efficiency
• Load and unload samples onto the automated blood science track system
• Follow all confidentiality, safety, and quality standards in line with Trust policy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required before appointment. Applicants will need to cover the cost of their DBS check and administrative fee before starting employment.

Certificate of Sponsorship

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This post does not meet the skill or salary threshold for the Skilled Worker Visa. Applicants on a Graduate Visa are welcome to apply but must have at least six months remaining on their visa at the start of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

UHNM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. Selection is based on merit, ability, and potential.

Employer Details

• Company Name: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
• Address: Trust Headquarters, Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST4 6QG
• Contact: 01782 715444 or jill.edmondson@uhnm.nhs.uk

Reference Number: 205-7585576

How To Apply:
Interested in supporting world-class healthcare and joining a team that values your contribution? Submit your application through the UHNM recruitment system before 26 November 2025 to secure your place. Don’t wait too long — roles like this fill fast.