Bank Medical Lab Assistant: Specimen Reception & Processing

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Medical Laboratory Assistant to work in Specimen Reception and Blood Sciences. Responsibilities include managing samples, data entry, and assisting with training. Applicants should have skills in data confidentiality and lab processes, with relevant healthcare experience preferred. This part-time role based at Kettering General Hospital offers flexibility and a salary of £24,465 per annum pro rata.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare work, computer data entry, or laboratory work is desirable.
• Previous NHS and laboratory experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise urgent specimens and ensure correct processing.
• Problem-solve day-to-day issues like mislabelled specimens.
• Enter patient and specimen details accurately into the system.
• Assist in training other laboratory assistants as required.

Skills

Understanding of the confidential nature of patient data

Manual dexterity

Ability to concentrate on repetitive work

Education

Literacy and numeracy qualifications

Typing and word-processing qualifications

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Medical Laboratory Assistant to work in Specimen Reception and Blood Sciences. Responsibilities include managing samples, data entry, and assisting with training. Applicants should have skills in data confidentiality and lab processes, with relevant healthcare experience preferred. This part-time role based at Kettering General Hospital offers flexibility and a salary of £24,465 per annum pro rata.