Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Blood Sciences

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Margate. This role involves specimen reception, preparing blood samples for testing, and supporting Biomedical Scientist teams. Ideal candidates will have GCSE level education, good keyboard skills, and some laboratory experience. The position requires flexibility with a 7-day working pattern, including bank holidays. Candidates should be enthusiastic and motivated to succeed in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE level or equivalent.
• Good keyboard skills, accurate, team player with flexible approach.
• Some laboratory experience and aptitude for science.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Specimen reception, sorting and data entry.
• Prepare blood samples for testing and dispatch to other hospitals.
• Monitor temperature and general maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Stock control and support Biomedical Scientist teams.

Skills

Good keyboard skills

Team player

Flexible approach

Laboratory experience

Aptitude for science

Motivated individual

Education

Minimum GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Band 2 Assistant Healthcare Scientist – Blood Sciences, Pathology Reception.

Location

Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, Kent.

Overview

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust seeks a full‑time 37.5‑hour per week assistant scientist to join the Pathology team.

Responsibilities

• Specimen reception, sorting and data entry.
• Prepare blood samples for testing and dispatch to other hospitals.
• Monitor temperature and general maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Stock control and support Biomedical Scientist teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE level or equivalent.
• Good keyboard skills, accurate, team player with flexible approach.
• Some laboratory experience and aptitude for science.
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated individual.

Working Pattern

‘7‑day working’ including bank holidays.

Accreditations

UKAS Accredited, HTA Licence and IBMS training laboratory.

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship not available for this role. The advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.