24/7 Lab Specimen Reception Technician

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer for the Specimen Reception in Peterborough City Hospital. The role involves receiving, labeling and sorting pathology specimens, data entry, and handling telephone enquiries within a 24/7 rota after training.

Hours are 37.5 per week and the post is band 2. In this fast-paced environment, accuracy and attention to detail are essential, with shift coverage including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Good data entry skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle telephone enquiries and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Receive and identify pathology specimens and request forms.
• Perform data entry into the laboratory computer system.
• Label, sort and prepare samples for processing according to SOPs.
• Welcome visitors and handle general telephone inquiries; maintain data accuracy.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Telephone enquiries

Job description

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer for the Specimen Reception in Peterborough City Hospital. The role involves receiving, labeling and sorting pathology specimens, data entry, and handling telephone enquiries within a 24/7 rota after training.

Hours are 37.5 per week and the post is band 2. In this fast-paced environment, accuracy and attention to detail are essential, with shift coverage including weekends and bank holidays.