Maidstone Hospital, situated in the heart of the Kent countryside, covers a large population and includes the regional Oncology centre which is expanding in support of the Kent cancer network.
The Histology department provides services for Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trusts, Medway NHS Foundation Trust, and Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust. The department handles a combined workload of around 88,000 cases per year, conducting a wide range of investigations including specialist resections from hospitals within Kent & Medway.
Applications are invited for the post of Medical Laboratory Assistant. This role is suitable for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Good hand-eye coordination and attention to detail are essential.
This position is ideal for candidates interested in laboratory diagnostics and those seeking to start a career in Biomedical Sciences within the NHS.
Working for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, you will be part of the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (South 8 network). The network comprises seven laboratories across three pathology services in four acute Trusts, serving a population of nearly 2 million. The network aims to unify services through shared systems, management, and processes to improve efficiency and quality of care.
You will not be expected to work at sites outside of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, but there will be opportunities for collaborative work within the network.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust was ranked among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust providing general and specialist services to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex, with a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff. We offer specialised cancer services through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, joined the Trust in October 2024. It offers planned care, operating theatres, inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services, and treatment rooms.
Flexible working: We support flexible working arrangements to accommodate your needs. Discuss with us how we can help you balance work and personal commitments.
Benefits include:
* At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
* NHS Pension Scheme membership with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance
* Blue Light card eligibility
* Additional benefits detailed in the benefits documents
For further details or to arrange informal visits, contact:
Name: Paul Denham
Job title: Histology Lead Biomedical Scientist
Email: paul.denham@nhs.net
Telephone: 01622 225641
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