Front Office Medical Laboratory Assistant — Flexible Hours

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust; Stockport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a Band 2 Front Office Medical Laboratory Assistant. This role primarily involves clerical duties and processing patient samples in the Pathology department. Ideal candidates will possess strong numeracy and literacy skills, alongside good communication and customer service abilities. This position offers a full-time contract with various employee benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS Staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Salary finance options

Access to Stockport Credit Union

Qualifications

• Assessments of numeracy and literacy skills are required for this role.
• Excellent verbal communication and customer service are essential.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Receipt and preparation of patient samples.
• Sort and identify specimens in the Lab.
• Data entry of patient details.
• Assist Biomedical Scientists under supervision.
• Perform general clerical duties.
• Cover team absences including weekends and nights.
• Follow supervisor instructions regarding additional duties.

Skills

Good standard of numeracy and literacy

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Job description

A prominent healthcare provider in Stockport is seeking a Band 2 Front Office Medical Laboratory Assistant. This role primarily involves clerical duties and processing patient samples in the Pathology department. Ideal candidates will possess strong numeracy and literacy skills, alongside good communication and customer service abilities. This position offers a full-time contract with various employee benefits, including annual leave and a pension scheme.