Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Blood Sciences

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Band 2 Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Margate, England for a full-time position in the Blood Sciences department. Responsibilities include specimen reception, data entry, and supporting laboratory operations. The ideal candidate should have good keyboard skills, attention to detail, and be a team player. This role offers flexible working hours to promote work/life balance, and the opportunity to work in a UKAS accredited laboratory.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Relocation policy

Parking available

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive and sort specimens for testing.
• Perform data entry and blood sample preparation.
• Monitor temperature and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Good keyboard skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer service skills

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Good keyboard skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Team player with a flexible approach to working.
• Some laboratory experience and an aptitude for science.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
• Eye for detail and excellent customer service skills are essential.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.
• 7‑day working pattern with bank holidays.
• UKAS Accreditation, HTA Licence and IBMS training laboratory.
• Relocation policy for eligible candidates and parking available at Trust sites.
• Flexible working to support a healthy work/life balance.
• No smoking policy on all sites and grounds.

Application

We will close this advert once we have received sufficient applications. Please apply online as soon as possible. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on 01227 866450.