Assistant Healthcare Scientist - Pathology & Blood Sciences

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Assistant Healthcare Scientist to join the Pathology team. Posts are available at William Harvey Hospital in Haematology and Blood Transfusion and in Blood Sciences at Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

The laboratory operates 24/7 with core hours 8am–10pm and requires weekend and bank holiday coverage; no night shifts. The role supports Biomedical Scientists in preparing and examining biological samples, with training to

Qualifications

• Some laboratory experience or an aptitude for science.
• Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
• Keen eye for detail; highly motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Support Biomedical Scientists in the preparation and examination of biological samples.
• May assist in other areas of Blood Sciences including sample reception after appropriate training.
• Cover a range of shifts including weekends and bank holidays (no night working).

Skills

Good keyboard skills

High accuracy

Team player

Flexible

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Assistant Healthcare Scientist to join the Pathology team. Posts are available at William Harvey Hospital in Haematology and Blood Transfusion and in Blood Sciences at Kent and Canterbury Hospital.

The laboratory operates 24/7 with core hours 8am–10pm and requires weekend and bank holiday coverage; no night shifts. The role supports Biomedical Scientists in preparing and examining biological samples, with training to