Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Sample Reception

Ekhuft; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Healthcare Scientist to join their Pathology Sample Reception team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital healthcare services while working in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will engage in various tasks such as receiving samples, data entry, and assisting Biomedical Scientists. Ideal applicants will possess strong keyboard skills, attention to detail, and a passion for science. Join a dedicated team that plays a crucial role in healthcare, providing services to nearly 2 million people across the region. This is an exciting chance to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Good keyboard skills with high accuracy required.
• Laboratory experience or aptitude for science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check samples, ensuring accuracy.
• Perform data entry and reagent preparation tasks.

Skills

Keyboard Skills

Customer Service Skills

Laboratory Experience

Attention to Detail

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Sample Reception

Join to apply for the Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Sample Reception role at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for applicants to work as an Assistant Healthcare Scientist within the Pathology Sample Reception / Office at William Harvey Hospital. Full-time and part-time positions are available. We currently hold UKAS Accreditation, an HTA Licence and are an IBMS training laboratory.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pathology Blood Sciences team at the Trust and to help shape future strategy and services for our local population.

The post holder will work within the Sample Reception / Office areas of Pathology and occasionally assist Biomedical Scientists in pre-analytical duties such as the centrifugation of samples. Responsibilities include:

1. Receiving and checking of samples
2. Data entry
3. Reagent preparation
4. General maintenance and stock control
5. Interacting with patients and other service users, including handling phone queries

The post holder will possess good keyboard skills with a high level of accuracy and must be a good team player with a flexible approach to working. The ideal candidate should have some laboratory experience or an aptitude for science, be highly motivated, and educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent. A keen eye for detail and exceptional customer service skills are required.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in the ‘7-day working’ pattern including weekends, nights, and Bank Holidays.

Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN) is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 1000 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million.

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Nicola Fletcher
Job title: Pathology Sample Reception Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01233 616642