Biomedical Assistant - Specimen Reception, 24/7 Lab

University Hospitals Of Leicester Nhs Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Biomedical Assistant for the combined Haematology and Biochemistry (Blood Sciences) laboratories. The role supports the smooth running of the Specimen Reception, handling samples, data input, and sample preparation on a 24/7 roster in Leicester.

Based at Leicester Royal Infirmary with travel to other sites as required. GCSE level education and careful, detail-focused working habits are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE level education and keen attention to detail.
• Highly organised with ability to plan and organise own work.
• Able to adapt flexibly when circumstances change.

Responsibilities

• Receipt of pathology samples prior to analysis.
• Inputting data from patient request forms onto the system.
• Preparation of samples for analysis.
• General housekeeping duties and manual dexterity tasks.

Education

GCSE level

Job description

University Hospitals Of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Biomedical Assistant for the combined Haematology and Biochemistry (Blood Sciences) laboratories. The role supports the smooth running of the Specimen Reception, handling samples, data input, and sample preparation on a 24/7 roster in Leicester.

Based at Leicester Royal Infirmary with travel to other sites as required. GCSE level education and careful, detail-focused working habits are essential.