Healthcare Science Services

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

About Us

Now is the perfect time to advance your career by joining East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. As one of the largest hospital trusts in England, we offer a variety of rewarding roles across our five main hospitals and community clinics, serving a population of approximately 800,000 in the South East of England. With locations in Ashford, Margate, Canterbury, Dover, and Folkestone, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to diverse communities.

Our vision is simple yet powerful: great healthcare from great people. Guided by our core values—ensuring people feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident—we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. For more insight into what our values mean to members of our staff, you can watch the following video: https://youtu.be/40-zJBdXjn4

At East Kent Hospitals, we embrace a culture of empowerment through our We Care programme, which enables frontline staff to lead day-to-day improvements. Compassionate individuals who share our dedication to continuous improvement are integral to our journey of enhancing care for patients, families, and carers.

Research and innovation are at the heart of our mission to improve community health. Our Trust participates in numerous clinical research studies, with Kent and Medway’s Clinical Trials Unit at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate. As a teaching Trust, we are proud to collaborate with local universities and King’s College London to educate and train the next generation of doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals.

Join East Kent Hospitals, and you’ll find a supportive environment where every individual’s contribution is valued. Together, we strive to provide outstanding care while fostering personal and professional growth in an organisation that takes pride in its people.

Forces Friendly Employer

At East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT), we are proud to be recognised as a Forces-friendly employer. We warmly welcome applications from ex-military personnel, their families, and individuals involved in the Reserve Forces and Cadet Schemes.

Being part of the armed forces community means you possess a wealth of transferable skills, knowledge, and invaluable life experience. These qualities make you an excellent fit for our organisation, where your expertise and dedication are highly valued. If you are a reservist, you will receive paid leave each year to support you in completing your reservist activities and duties.

We greatly appreciate the unique contributions you bring, including exceptional skills as a member of our Healthcare Science Services, alongside a strong commitment to upholding values aligned with ours: People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference. Join us, and you’ll find a supportive environment where your strengths are celebrated, and you can continue to make a difference.

The Opportunity

At East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, we offer exceptional career opportunities for Healthcare Scientists, Physiologists, Pathologists, Phlebotomists and Pharmacists across a diverse range of specialties. Whether your expertise lies in microbiology, clinical pathology, data and technology systems or pharmaceutical care, your role is integral to our mission of delivering exceptional patient care.

As part of our team, you’ll contribute to life-saving services that diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, enabling people to lead healthier lives. Our scientists play a critical role in advancing medical innovations, whether working in laboratories, alongside clinical teams, or directly with patients. Pharmacists bring expert knowledge of medicines to support healthcare teams and empower patients in managing their health and wellbeing.

Wherever you choose to join us, you’ll access outstanding training and development opportunities in a supportive and inclusive environment. Newly qualified staff are welcomed with comprehensive induction and preceptorship programmes, and our structured career pathways allow for rotations across specialties, fostering a strong foundation for growth. Additionally, we encourage involvement in research and innovation, ensuring you can develop and contribute to advancements in your field.

Being part of our team isn’t just a job—it’s a deeply rewarding career that allows you to make a profound impact. Whether improving lives through accurate diagnoses, ensuring safe and effective use of medicines, or contributing to public health initiatives, your work will leave a lasting legacy.

Join us and be part of a workforce dedicated to improving lives through science and care. Whether you’re just starting your career or seeking to advance your expertise, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is the place to make a difference.

Diversity Matters

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (EKHUFT) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where equality of opportunity is prioritised and diversity is celebrated. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

As an organisation, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice, recruiting and developing staff fairly so that talented individuals choose to join, stay, and grow within EKHUFT. We believe that a workforce whose diversity reflects the communities we serve is key to delivering the best possible healthcare services.

Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is central to everything we do. The Trust has an EDI Steering Group, chaired by our Chief People Officer, to drive forward the EDI agenda. By fostering an environment of teamwork, trust, and respect, we empower every employee to achieve their full potential. Equal opportunities are fundamental to our recruitment practices, ensuring equal access and creating a personal, fair, and inclusive culture.

As part of our commitment to fair and inclusive recruitment, we have recently introduced Recruitment Inclusion Ambassadors. Recruitment Inclusion Ambassadors provide a neutral and unbiased perspective during interviews, helping panels to make recruitment decisions free from bias.

Our Benefits

We work hard to ensure that our people are supported, recognised and rewarded; through personal development and career progression opportunities, dedicated staff well-being and support programmes, flexible working opportunities to help your work-life balance, as well as staff discounts and benefits. Our package of benefits includes removal expenses; a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; 24/7 365 Telephone Support for Well-being - including access to independent financial advice; ‘rest before you drive rooms’ for night staff – and the little things that make life easier, like onsite Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls.

At East Kent, we will do all we can to help you build a career that is centred around you, your family, your location and your interests.

Join us today and play a key role in delivering a consistent, high-quality service while becoming a valued member of one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country. We look forward to welcoming you to the team! To explore our current vacancies, click here: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/vacancies/