Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Blood Sciences

CHEManager International; Margate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a full-time Assistant Healthcare Scientist to join their Blood Sciences department. The role includes specimen reception and sorting, data entry and blood sample preparation, along with laboratory maintenance. Ideal candidates will have strong keyboard skills, teamwork abilities, and GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science. This entry-level position does not offer visa sponsorship and requires participation in a 7-day working pattern, including bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Good keyboard skills and familiarity with computers are essential.
• Ability to work within a team and flexibility in approach is required.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail is necessary.
• Customer service skills and understanding of care are important.
• Education at least to GCSE level or equivalent is needed.

Responsibilities

• Specimen reception and sorting in the laboratory.
• Data entry and preparation of blood samples for testing.
• Dispatching samples for testing to other hospitals.
• Monitoring temperature and general maintenance of lab equipment.
• Stock control and support for Biomedical Scientist teams.
• Participate in the 7-day working pattern including bank holidays.

Skills

Keyboard skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

GCSE in Maths, English, and Science

Job description

Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Blood Sciences

We are looking for a band 2 Assistant Healthcare Scientist to work in the Blood Sciences department at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) in Margate, Kent. This is a full‑time 37.5 hour per week role based at QEQM Pathology Reception.

Job responsibilities

• Specimen reception and sorting.
• Data entry and blood sample preparation for testing.
• Dispatching samples to other hospitals for testing.
• Monitoring temperature and general maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Stock control and supporting the Biomedical Scientist teams.
• Participate in the 7‑day working pattern including bank holidays.

Qualifications and attributes

• Good keyboard skills and computer familiarity.
• Ability to work within a team and a flexible approach to working.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Customer service skills and a good understanding of customer care.
• Education to at least GCSE level or equivalent; Maths, English and Science GCSE grade C or equivalent.
• Desirable: previous laboratory experience and knowledge of Biology or General Science.

Employment details

Employment type: Full time. Seniority level: Entry level. Industry: Healthcare. Job function: Pathology and Laboratory Science.

Visa Sponsorship: This role does not have visa sponsorship. Candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for Biomedical Scientist roles Band 6 and above may be considered for sponsorship.

EEO Statement: Equal opportunities are available throughout this application, and the Trust is an equal opportunities employer.