Healthcare Science Support Worker - Biochemistry
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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“Please note - THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO KENT AND MEDWAY PATHOLOGY NETWORK STAFF (I.E. THOSE EMPLOYED BY DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST, MEDWAY NHS TRUST, EAST KENT HOSPITALS NHS TRUST, MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST). ANY APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE NOT EMPLOYED BY THE NETWORK WILL NOT BE CO”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a Healthcare Science Support Worker in the Biochemistry Department at Darent Valley Hospital, specifically open to staff within the Kent and Medway Pathology Network. The successful candidate will support Biomedical Scientists by performing housekeeping duties, maintaining equipment, processing samples, and conducting some manual testing. It requires proactive individuals who can work independently, prioritize tasks, and participate in a 24/7 shift system. There are opportunities to learn about high-throughput equipment and various biochemistry techniques.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience of laboratory practices
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Maths and / or Science
- Knowledge and Skills
- Basic knowledge of biomedical procedures
- Computer literate and good keyboard skills
- Operating and maintaining laboratory analysers
- Processing biological specimens
- Good communication / interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask
- Concentration skills
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Ability to communicate with colleagues within the department
- Experience of achieving targets within a specified timeframe
- Education and Training
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience of laboratory practices
- GCSE Maths and / or Science
- Knowledge and Skills
- Basic knowledge of biomedical procedures
- Computer literate and good keyboard skills
- Operating and maintaining laboratory analysers
- Processing biological specimens
- Good communication / interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask
- Concentration skills
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Ability to communicate with colleagues within the department
- Experience of achieving targets within a specified timeframe
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £27,106 – £28,850 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
Healthcare Science Support Worker - Biochemistry
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
Please note - THIS POST IS ONLY OPEN TO KENT AND MEDWAY PATHOLOGY NETWORK STAFF (I.E. THOSE EMPLOYED BY DARTFORD AND GRAVESHAM NHS TRUST, MEDWAY NHS TRUST, EAST KENT HOSPITALS NHS TRUST, MAIDSTONE AND TUNBRIDGE WELLS NHS TRUST). ANY APPLICATIONS FROM PEOPLE NOT EMPLOYED BY THE NETWORK WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Applications are invited for the post of Healthcare Science Support Worker, Higher Level (Band 3).
We are looking for Healthcare Science Support Workers with experience of working in an NHS pathology laboratory (or equivalent) to join our Biochemistry Department in Blood Sciences at Darent Valley Hospital.
In partnership with Beckman Coulter UK (BCUK) our laboratory houses a range of equipment including: Beckman Coulter AU5800 and DxI analysers.
Successful applicants will be expected to participate in an ongoing quality programme to maintain compliance with the United Kingdom Accreditation Standards (UKAS)
The Department covers a 24/7 shift system to support service delivery. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in the shift system where required in accordance with Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions.
Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience of laboratory practices and should be ab
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