Band 3 Healthcare Science Assistant

Ready to play an important role behind the scenes in patient care? This is an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Science Assistant to join a busy Pathology department, supporting the delivery of essential diagnostic services that make a real difference to patient outcomes every day.

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation in their search for a Healthcare Science Assistant (Band 3) to join their Pathology team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail who enjoys working in a fast-paced laboratory environment and wants to contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.

The Role:

* Receiving, preparing and processing patient specimens for laboratory testing
* Accurately recording patient information and maintaining laboratory records
* Supporting Biomedical Scientists with the day-to-day running of the laboratory
* Operating, cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment in line with procedures
* Ensuring all work complies with quality standards, health & safety, and infection prevention policies
* Assisting with stock control and the general organisation of the laboratory environment
* Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver an efficient diagnostic service

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) including English literature as well as one science subject.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining accurate records

📍 Location: Western Trust

💰 Salary: £24,862.5

📄 Contract: Full-time temporary assignment

If you're looking to build your career within a laboratory environment while supporting services that have a direct impact on patient care, we'd love to hear from you.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jay Boyd, Recruitment Resourcer on 028 9049 0907 or by email at j.boyd@mcsgroup.jobs.

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in Northern Ireland to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will endeavour to facilitate your request.

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