Healthcare Scientists

• The role supports the microbiology team by helping to carry out important lab tests safely and accurately.
• You will learn and use a range of lab techniques, follow set procedures, and help check that results are correct.
• The job includes keeping records up to date, looking after equipment, and helping to train and guide other staff.
• You will work both alone and with others, including during evenings, weekends and bank holidays when needed.
• The role involves talking with staff inside and outside the lab to share information and answer questions.
• You will continue your training to build specialist skills and support the delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service.

• This role helps deliver important laboratory tests that support patient care.
• You will carry out a range of tests in areas such as blood sciences and help keep laboratory equipment running safely.
• You will record results accurately and pass on urgent information to clinical staff when needed.
• You will help look after blood stocks and take part in quality checks to make sure work meets national standards.
• You will also support and guide Medical Laboratory Assistants and take part in the out of hours service when required.

• This job involves helping patients by working in a fertility science lab and carrying out important hands‑on tasks.
• You will handle sperm, eggs and embryos safely, following strict rules to keep patients and staff protected.
• You will check, prepare and look after lab equipment and materials so treatments can run smoothly.
• You will record results carefully, explain scientific information to patients and work closely with the wider team.
• You will help train junior staff and support both NHS and private patients during their treatment.
• You will work calmly, follow all laws and guidelines, and be flexible with hours, including some on‑call work.

• The role involves helping to carry out breathing tests and supporting the sleep apnoea service.
• You will work as part of a team and follow set standards to make sure tests are done safely and correctly.
• You will help with tasks such as booking appointments, preparing equipment and keeping the area clean.
• You will talk with patients, explain tests in a simple way and help reassure them during their visit.
• You will learn to spot when a patient may need urgent help and pass information to senior staff.
• You will also help with basic admin tasks, such as keeping records and managing supplies.

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• The role supports the hospital’s laboratory service by helping with everyday tasks that keep tests running smoothly.
• You will handle patient samples, label them, enter details on the computer and prepare them for testing.
• You will work with different teams in Pathology and may move between the department’s three laboratory sites.
• You will follow written and verbal instructions, keep good records and help look after equipment and supplies.
• You will take part in out-of-hours shifts, including evenings, nights and weekends, once trained.
• You must always follow safety rules and help keep the working area clean and well organised.