Job summary
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 job
The 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 us
We 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description 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 Specification
Knowledge and personal/professional attributes
Essential
- 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 Experience
Essential
- 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 training
Essential
- A good standard of education eg Mathematics, English and Science GCSE or equivalent NVQ 3 or 'A' Level equivalent.
Person Specification
Knowledge and personal/professional attributes
Essential
- 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 Experience
Essential
- 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 training
Essential
- A good standard of education eg Mathematics, English and Science GCSE or equivalent NVQ 3 or 'A' Level equivalent.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
