Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Blood Sciences in Canterbury inCanterbury PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

This Assistant Healthcare Scientist (Band 2) role is based at Kent and Canterbury Hospital (KCH) in Canterbury and is only open to staff already working within the Kent and Medway Pathology Network (KMPN). It is a permanent post offering 37.5 hours per week (full-time) with flexible and part‑time options considered, salary £24,465 per annum. You will be working in a UKAS‑accredited, HTA‑licensed and IBMS training laboratory, handling specimen reception and sorting, data entry, reagent preparation, temperature monitoring, routine equipment maintenance, stock control and day‑to‑day support for Biomedical Scientist teams. The post requires good keyboard skills, accuracy, strong customer care and teamwork, GCSEs (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science, and a flexible approach to a seven‑day working pattern that includes weekends, nights and bank holidays. Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This is a hands‑on, people‑centred opportunity well suited to women and carers looking for a reliable, respected NHS role that balances practical lab work with development prospects. East Kent Hospitals promotes a supportive, improvement‑focused culture with a new network academy for training and clear routes for progression across the KMPN partnership — ideal if you want structured learning and practical experience without frequent site travel. If you care about high standards, patient safety and being part of a collaborative team, click the "Apply Now" button to complete your application on jobsincare.com.