Healthcare Scientist Support Worker - Blood Transfusion


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£27,106 to £28,850 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dartford, DA2 8DA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

Technical Responsibilities: Support the work of BMS staff working within the laboratory. Book in samples for testing within the department or referral to other departments. Prepare samples for testing on automated and manual laboratory analysers, identify and load patient samples and begin analytical test procedure according to SOPs then unload, sort and store samples appropriately. Maintain test turnaround times by dealing with samples in a timely manner Perform daily tasks recorded on checklists. Including daily, weekly and monthly maintenance on all analytical and non-analytical tasks within the laboratory such as temperature chart changes, checking of massive blood loss bleep, laboratory mobile and alarms. Inform BMS staff of any issues, inconsistencies or inaccuracies within the department. Perform a second demographic check on all samples (if required) prior to loading on to automated analysers. Maintain and check the daily stocks of reagents, kits and consumables required for the analytical equipment and load reagents on to analysers. Monitor all stock levels within the department on a weekly basis and advise BMS staff if supplies fall below minimum stock levels. Receive, unpack, log and store all reagents used within the laboratory. Please see attached job description for further information.

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