Senior Healthcare Science Assistant (Flow Cytometry)

Newcastle Hospitals; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Healthcare Science Assistant to join the Blood Sciences Laboratory, Flow Cytometry Section. The role involves routine laboratory duties, specimen handling and data entry under supervision, contributing to patient care across multiple sites.

Applicants should have NVQ 3 in Biomedical Science or equivalent, GCSEs including English, Maths and Science, and experience in blood sciences. DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of blood biology basics.
• Experience in routine laboratory work.
• Good attention to detail and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high quality scientific information to assist diagnosis and treatment monitoring.
• Carry out laboratory duties including reception and data entry under supervision.
• Prepare specimens for analysis and manage storage of specimens.
• Enter requests into the LIMS system and operate lab equipment as required.
• Assist in ordering blood products and transferring stocks under supervision.
• Label and issue patient blood products and support QA programmes.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies and COSHH procedures.

Skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQ 3 Biomedical Science

GCSEs including English, Maths, Science

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Healthcare Science Assistant to join the Blood Sciences Laboratory, Flow Cytometry Section. The role involves routine laboratory duties, specimen handling and data entry under supervision, contributing to patient care across multiple sites.

Applicants should have NVQ 3 in Biomedical Science or equivalent, GCSEs including English, Maths and Science, and experience in blood sciences. DBS clearance is required.