Medical Laboratory Assistant – 24/7 Data & Specimen Support (Band 2→3)

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bristol seeks a full-time role for a data input specialist to support the Pathology Blood Sciences Laboratory at Southmead Hospital. Responsibilities include data entry, sorting clinical samples, and assisting healthcare professionals. The candidate must have strong data input skills and the ability to work under pressure while effectively communicating with team members. This position requires participation in a 24/7 rota, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to manage own workload and work unsupervised.
• Experience with handling healthcare information.

Responsibilities

• Input patient details and test request information.
• Sort and prepare clinical samples for testing.
• Assist with telephone helpdesk inquiries.
• Communicate test results to healthcare professionals.
• Participate in sample referral workflows.
• Work in the Blood Transfusion department.

Skills

Data input skills

Telephone manner

Calm under pressure

Job description

A healthcare provider in Bristol seeks a full-time role for a data input specialist to support the Pathology Blood Sciences Laboratory at Southmead Hospital. Responsibilities include data entry, sorting clinical samples, and assisting healthcare professionals. The candidate must have strong data input skills and the ability to work under pressure while effectively communicating with team members. This position requires participation in a 24/7 rota, including nights and weekends.