Blood Sciences Lab Assistant – Sample Reception

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blood Sciences Sample Reception team at Southmead Hospital, part of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, is recruiting for a Band 2 role with progression to Band 3. The post involves data input, sample reception, and IT/data entry tasks, with full training provided.

Applicants should be able to work accurately under pressure, communicate professionally with colleagues and patients, and participate in a 24-hour rota including days, evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• No prior laboratory experience required.
• Full training will be provided.
• Good IT and data entry skills are essential.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients and healthcare colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Data input of patient details and test request information.
• Sorting, preparation and processing of clinical samples for testing.
• Assisting with Telephone Helpdesk enquiries and communicating test results to healthcare professionals.

Skills

Data input

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

The Blood Sciences Sample Reception team at Southmead Hospital, part of Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, is recruiting for a Band 2 role with progression to Band 3. The post involves data input, sample reception, and IT/data entry tasks, with full training provided.

Applicants should be able to work accurately under pressure, communicate professionally with colleagues and patients, and participate in a 24-hour rota including days, evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.