Healthcare Science Associate

2 weeks ago


Maidstone, United Kingdom Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust Full time

The Microbiology department at Maidstone Hospital are looking for a confident and friendly person with a keen interest in science and healthcare to join our expanding team or to progress their career.
The role involves various duties rotating between the bacteriology, enteric, serology and molecular sections of the laboratory. Processing patient specimens, conducting specimen testing and assisting the Biomedical Scientists to diagnose infectious diseases. Assistance in the pre analytic and waste disposal sections of the department may be required, as well as conducting audits and training new staff.
To participate in the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing of specimens.
To perform a range of manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations, in a safe, efficient and timely manner, following standard operating procedures. This may include initial preparation, accurate pipetting of very small volumes
To undertake general laboratory house-keeping as specified in the SOPs and monitoring of the temperature of refrigerators, freezers and incubators
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks 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 in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
**Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package**:

- At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
- Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
- Blue Light card eligibility
- And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
**Interview Date**: 20th February 2025



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