Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Sample Reception
NHS AfC: Band 3
Main area: Biochemistry Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (will include weekends) Full time Part time Flexible working Job ref: 344-0255DCB-A Site: William Harvey Hospital Town: Ashford Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing date: 10/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
We are looking for suitably qualified applicants to work as a Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientist within the Sample Reception department in Blood Sciences, WHH. You must have at least 6 months experience of working within an accredited Pathology department. The hours will be 37.5 hours per week, with a combination of early, late & weekend shifts including bank holidays - flexibility is essential for this post. The postholder will work within the Sample Reception department, supporting the Sample Reception Manager and carrying out supervisory tasks as required. This role also includes receiving, sorting, checking and booking pathology samples on to LIMS, data entry and assisting with pre-analytical duties including other basic laboratory tasks. The applicant must have exceptional customer-service skills and telephone manner, be a good team player and have a keen eye for detail being able to carry out detailed and repetitive tasks. Good keyboard skills are required as well as high level of accuracy, good literacy and numeracy skills. The ideal candidate should be able to recognise what constitutes a high-level quality service, as well as an understanding of ISO accreditation standards. Main duties of the job
To work in any section of the department and undertake duties to support Biomedical Scientists in the preparation and examination of biological samples. Person specification
Qualifications and training
Good standard of education e.g., Mathematics, English and Science GCSE or equivalent NVQ 3 or ‘A’ Level equivalent Clinical skills and experience
Ability to multi-task. Ability to work within a team. Ability to achieve set targets within a specified timeframe. Knowledge
Previous experience of working in a hospital laboratory or sample reception area. Understanding of UKAS and/or MHRA. Some knowledge of Biology and/or General Science. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. PLEASE NOTE - SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
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NHS AfC: Band 3
Main area: Biochemistry Grade: NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (will include weekends) Full time Part time Flexible working Job ref: 344-0255DCB-A Site: William Harvey Hospital Town: Ashford Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum Salary period: Yearly Closing date: 10/02/2025 23:59 Job overview
We are looking for suitably qualified applicants to work as a Senior Assistant Healthcare Scientist within the Sample Reception department in Blood Sciences, WHH. You must have at least 6 months experience of working within an accredited Pathology department. The hours will be 37.5 hours per week, with a combination of early, late & weekend shifts including bank holidays - flexibility is essential for this post. The postholder will work within the Sample Reception department, supporting the Sample Reception Manager and carrying out supervisory tasks as required. This role also includes receiving, sorting, checking and booking pathology samples on to LIMS, data entry and assisting with pre-analytical duties including other basic laboratory tasks. The applicant must have exceptional customer-service skills and telephone manner, be a good team player and have a keen eye for detail being able to carry out detailed and repetitive tasks. Good keyboard skills are required as well as high level of accuracy, good literacy and numeracy skills. The ideal candidate should be able to recognise what constitutes a high-level quality service, as well as an understanding of ISO accreditation standards. Main duties of the job
To work in any section of the department and undertake duties to support Biomedical Scientists in the preparation and examination of biological samples. Person specification
Qualifications and training
Good standard of education e.g., Mathematics, English and Science GCSE or equivalent NVQ 3 or ‘A’ Level equivalent Clinical skills and experience
Ability to multi-task. Ability to work within a team. Ability to achieve set targets within a specified timeframe. Knowledge
Previous experience of working in a hospital laboratory or sample reception area. Understanding of UKAS and/or MHRA. Some knowledge of Biology and/or General Science. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above. PLEASE NOTE - SPONSORSHIP CANNOT BE OFFERED FOR THIS ROLE The ability to converse easily and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for all customer-facing roles. Most positions require a Disclosure and Barring check and will be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Posts working regularly or unsupervised with children or vulnerable adults require an enhanced check. We operate a no-smoking policy on all our sites and grounds.
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