Medical Laboratory Assistant, Specimen Reception

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, Specimen Reception, you will play a crucial role in the laboratory team. You will be responsible for receiving and checking samples and request forms, entering patient details onto the laboratory information management system, and performing various administrative tasks.

The main duties of the job include:

• Receiving and checking samples and request forms
• Entering patient details onto the laboratory information management system
• Performing specimen data entry tasks using the Enterprise Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Printing self-test sample labels using the LabReach system
• Assisting in the HPV sorting room

You will be required to work to clearly defined hourly productivity targets and maintain a high standard of work. You will also need to liaise with users regarding errors in patient and specimen identification and record errors.

The trust offers a range of benefits, including the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Job Requirements:

• GCSEs to include Maths & English or NVQ to Level 2
• Comfortable working as part of a team in an administrative job role
• Multi-tasking & prioritising skills
• Ability to work to targets & be well organised / flexible
• Good computer skills, co-ordination & dexterity
• Team player, good communicator & motivated

Job Details:

• Band: 2
• Salary: £26,618 a year per annum inc. HCAS
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time