Location: Enniskillen

Duration: Temporary 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Initially Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (some weekend work may be required)

Closing date for CV submission: Tuesday 21st July 2026 at 5:00pm.

Apple Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for a Healthcare Science Assistant (Band 3) 

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process laboratory samples for analysis in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Undertake routine laboratory procedures and manual laboratory testing.
• Support specimen reception and prioritise urgent samples in line with laboratory requirements.
• Maintain accurate patient and laboratory records using laboratory information systems.
• Prepare, package and dispatch samples to referral laboratories.
• Operate and carry out routine maintenance checks on laboratory equipment.
• Assist with laboratory stock control, cleaning, decontamination and waste disposal procedures.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures, Health & Safety policies and GDPR requirements.
• Support new members of staff during induction and training.
• Participate in weekend, bank holiday and extended working rotas as required.

About You

The successful candidate will be organised, reliable and able to work effectively in a busy laboratory environment. You will have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English Language and one Science subject (Grades A–C or equivalent)

OR

• 2 years’ relevant laboratory experience working in a hospital laboratory.

Applicants must also:

• Hold the IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part I, or be willing to achieve this within 18 months of employment by completing the Institute of Biomedical Science Support Staff Training Portfolio.
• Awareness of Health & Safety within a medical laboratory environment.
• Awareness and knowledge of laboratory procedures.
• Good interpersonal and team working skills.
• Understanding of confidentiality.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV to Caroline at caroline.parker@applerecruitment.com.

Please ensure your CV is accurate and up to date and includes your full employment history, qualifications and current contact details.

If this role isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new opportunity, we would still welcome your enquiry.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.