Healthcare Scientist Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £25,272 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Salisbury, SP2 8BJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	12 Oct 2026

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Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for; Dealing with receipt of samples into the laboratory arriving via staff, couriers, and post. Sort, prioritise, match, and apply a unique barcode label to samples and request forms as well as identifying urgent specimens and fast track to the laboratory. Input of patient and sample data into the laboratory information management system Solve problems related to mislabeled/lost samples and other enquiries.Aliquot and dispatch samples to referral laboratories for specialist analysis. Maintain a personal training record to demonstrate competence and compliance with statutory and mandatory training. Aliquot reagents involved in sample processing. Undertake cleaning of equipment and be responsible for maintaining cleaning records. Monitor temperatures of critical appliances and rooms and respond to events following correct procedures. Deal with the receipt of deliveries including updating ordering records and ensuring correct storage. Provide occasional admin assistance as required.

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