Job Description

We are looking for applicants to join our friendly immunology laboratory team as a band 3 Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientist. Duties include specimen reception, data entry, preparing samples for analysis, loading samples onto analysers, general maintenance and stock control.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent and have some previous experience of handling samples in a laboratory or sample reception. They should possess good keyboard skills and a high level of accuracy with a keen eye for detail.Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN) is a formal partnership of seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts. Our 1000 colleagues provide services across the health and care sector to a population of nearly 2 million.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.KMPN are at an exciting point of our network development with a recommendation to form a joint venture across the four Trusts leading transformation. Our projects including single IT solutions, procurement and digital projects, to ensure our services are able to meet growing demand for our service users, patients and communities.You will have a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in KMPN. We are developing a network academy, a platform for all network education and training from apprenticeships to advanced clinical and scientific qualifications with a single faculty making best use of our talented educators and trainers. You will not be expected to work at sites outside of EKHUFT. However, there will be opportunities for collaborative working within the network.Date posted21 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salaryxc2xa324,071 to xc2xa325,674 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number344-2622DCBJob locationsWilliam Harvey HospitalKennington RoadAshfordTN24 0LZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents.If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Person SpecificationKnowledge and personal/professional attributesEssential

• Previous experience of working in a hospital laboratory or sample reception area.
• Understanding of UKAS and / or MHRA.

Desirable

• Some knowledge of Biology and / or General Science.

Clinical Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Good literacy and numeracy.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to multi task.
• Good computer and keyboard skills.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to achieve set targets within a specified timeframe.

Desirable

• Demonstrable supervisory skills.

Qualifications and trainingEssential

• A good standard of education eg Mathematics, English and Science GCSE or equivalent NVQ 3 or 'A' Level equivalent.

Person SpecificationKnowledge and personal/professional attributesEssential

• Previous experience of working in a hospital laboratory or sample reception area.
• Understanding of UKAS and / or MHRA.

Desirable

• Some knowledge of Biology and / or General Science.

Clinical Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Good literacy and numeracy.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to multi task.
• Good computer and keyboard skills.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Ability to achieve set targets within a specified timeframe.

Desirable

• Demonstrable supervisory skills.

Qualifications and trainingEssential

• A good standard of education eg Mathematics, English and Science GCSE or equivalent NVQ 3 or 'A' Level equivalent.

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