Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Blood Sciences

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks an Assistant Healthcare Scientist within the Blood Sciences department at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. This full-time role involves specimen reception, data entry, and supporting laboratory operations. Candidates should possess at least GCSE level education and have strong keyboard skills, attention to detail, and customer service abilities. The position requires participation in a flexible working pattern including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Some laboratory experience and aptitude for science is preferred.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic individual.
• A keen eye for detail is essential.

Responsibilities

• Specimen reception and sorting.
• Data entry and reagent preparation.
• Monitoring of temperature in the lab.
• General maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Stock control and support for Biomedical Scientist teams.

Skills

Good keyboard skills

High accuracy

Team player

Flexible approach

Customer service skills

Education

Education to at least GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

A vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust for qualified staff within the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN).

Eligibility

• Applicants must currently work in KMPN.
• Applications from candidates in other NHS trusts will not be considered.

About the Position

Assistant Healthcare Scientist (Band 2) within the Blood Sciences department at Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) Pathology Laboratory. One full-time position: 37.5 hours per week, based at KCH in Canterbury, Kent.

Responsibilities

• Specimen reception and sorting
• Data entry
• Reagent preparation
• Monitoring of temperature
• General maintenance of laboratory equipment
• Stock control
• Supporting the Biomedical Scientist teams

Qualifications & Experience

• Education to at least GCSE level or equivalent
• Good keyboard skills, high accuracy, team player with flexible approach
• Some laboratory experience and aptitude for science
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic individual
• A keen eye for detail and excellent customer service skills

Other Requirements

• Participation in a ‘7‑day working’ pattern including weekends, nights and bank holidays.
• No visa sponsorship available. Applicants requiring a Certificate of Sponsorship must declare it; sponsorship available only for Skilled Worker Visa roles Band 5 and above.
• Applications must be written by the applicant. AI programmes may lead to rejection.
• This advert closes on Monday 17 Nov 2025.

Additional Context

We currently hold UKAS Accreditation, an HTA Licence and are an IBMS training laboratory. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, serving a population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. We have a new way of working called 'We care', focusing on empowering frontline staff.

KMPN Network

KMPN (Kent and Medway Pathology Network) is a partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. The network serves a population of nearly 2 million and is developing a joint venture for transformation. Opportunities for career growth, a network academy and collaborative working exist.