Flow Cytometry Senior HCSA – Part-Time, Flexible

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Healthcare Science Assistant to join the Blood Sciences Laboratory in the Flow Cytometry Section. The role involves practical laboratory work within UKAS-accredited facilities across Freeman Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary and other sites.

You will work with Biomedical Scientists and Clinical Scientists, perform data entry, specimen preparation, and assist in quality assurance while upholding health and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory practice and immunology/haematology testing.

Responsibilities

• Performing practical laboratory work.
• Assist in reception and data entry of requests.
• Prepare specimens for analysis, including separation of blood, serum and plasma.
• Enter requests into the laboratory computer system.
• Carry out laboratory tests and operate equipment under supervision.
• Order blood products under supervision.
• Label and issue patient blood/blood products.
• Support Quality Assurance programmes.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Data entry

Laboratory practice

Tools

Flow cytometry

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Healthcare Science Assistant to join the Blood Sciences Laboratory in the Flow Cytometry Section. The role involves practical laboratory work within UKAS-accredited facilities across Freeman Hospital, Royal Victoria Infirmary and other sites.

You will work with Biomedical Scientists and Clinical Scientists, perform data entry, specimen preparation, and assist in quality assurance while upholding health and safety