Job Summary We are looking for applicants to work as an Assistant Healthcare Scientist within Pathology in East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust. There is a position available at William Harvey in Haematology and Blood Transfusion and a position in Blood Sciences at Kent and Canterbury Hospital. We currently hold UKAS Accreditation, an HTA Licence and are an IBMS training laboratory. Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's vision, mission and values, which can be found in our candidate information pack. The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pathology team at the Trust and to help shape future strategy and services for our local population. The laboratory is open 24/7/365 with core hours covering 8am to 10pm. We are looking for applicants to cover a range of shifts including weekend and bank holidays (no night working). Main duties of the job The role is based within Haematology, Blood Transfusion and Biochemistry to support Biomedical Scientists in the preparation and examination of biological samples; you could be asked to support other areas of Blood Sciences including sample reception after appropriate training as the needs of the service demand. The post holder will possess good keyboard skills, a high level of accuracy, and must be a good team player with a flexible approach to working. The ideal candidate would have some laboratory experience or an aptitude for science. They should be highly motivated and an enthusiastic individual educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent. A keen eye for detail is required. Duties include data entry, specimen reception, reagent preparation, general maintenance and stock control. About Us 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. We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 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." 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. Job Description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job Description Job responsibilities Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential A good standard of education in Mathematics, English and Science GCSE or equivalent Personal / Professional attributes Essential Demonstrates ability to provide and receive routine information, which may sometimes be sensitive or complex. Understands and practices the principles of confidentiality. Able to minimise interpersonal conflict Provides and receives information which requires tact and persuasive skills and where there are barriers to communication. Be self-motivated and work hard towards objectives. Desirable Some knowledge of Biology and / or General Science Clinical skills and Experience Essential Good literacy and numeracy Good communication skills Ability to multi task Ability to work as part of a team and develop effective relationships but also able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Ability to achieve set targets within a specified timeframe Desirable Previous Laboratory experience Person Specification Essential Good literacy and numeracy Good communication skills Ability to multi task Ability to work as part of a team and develop effective relationships but also able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team Ability to achieve set targets within a specified timeframe Desirable Previous Laboratory experience 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. 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.. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. 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.. Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address William Harvey Hospital Kennington Road, Willesborough Ashford TN240LZ Employer's website