Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Blood Sciences

Overview

We are looking for applicants to work as a Band 2 Assistant Healthcare Scientist within the Blood Sciences department at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital (QEQM) Pathology Reception. This is a full‑time role of 37.5 hours per week based at QEQM in Margate, Kent.

• Specimen reception and sorting.
• Data entry and blood sample preparation for testing.
• Dispatch of samples to other hospitals for testing.
• Monitoring of temperature and general maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Stock control and support of the Biomedical Scientist teams.
• Participation in the 7‑day working pattern including bank holidays.

• Good keyboard skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Team player with a flexible approach to working.
• Some laboratory experience and an aptitude for science.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent.
• Eye for detail and excellent customer service skills are essential.

• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week.
• 7‑day working pattern with bank holidays.
• UKAS Accreditation, HTA Licence and IBMS training laboratory.
• Relocation policy for eligible candidates and parking available at Trust sites.
• Flexible working to support a healthy work/life balance.
• No smoking policy on all sites and grounds.

We will close this advert once we have received sufficient applications. Please apply online as soon as possible. If you have any difficulty with this please contact our Resourcing Team on