Biochemistry Healthcare Science Support Worker (HSSW)

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust; South Shields; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust invites applications for a Healthcare Science Support Worker, Higher Level, Band 3, in Biochemistry. Based at Darent Valley Hospital, you will support Biomedical Scientists, handle reagents, operate analysers, and process blood and urine samples as part of a 24/7 service.

You will work under AfC terms, gain exposure to high-throughput equipment and learn a range of biochemistry testing techniques while maintaining quality and safety in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• GCSE maths and science.
• Extensive laboratory training in pathology disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Stock control of reagents and maintain a clean safe environment.
• Prepare and maintain equipment; manage sample processing.
• Perform some manual testing and enter results into the LIS.
• Assist with UKAS accreditation activities.
• Liaise with engineers and service users; answer calls politely.

Skills

Biomedical procedures knowledge

Computer literacy

Operate & maintain analysers

Process biological specimens

Communication skills

Accuracy under pressure

Knowledge of clinical sample types

Laboratory information systems (LIMS)

Education

NVQ Level 3

GCSE Maths/Science

Job description

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust invites applications for a Healthcare Science Support Worker, Higher Level, Band 3, in Biochemistry. Based at Darent Valley Hospital, you will support Biomedical Scientists, handle reagents, operate analysers, and process blood and urine samples as part of a 24/7 service.

You will work under AfC terms, gain exposure to high-throughput equipment and learn a range of biochemistry testing techniques while maintaining quality and safety in a dynamic lab environment.