Medical Laboratory Reception & Data Entry Assistant (NHS)

Transformation Unit; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Warrington Hospital, invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (NHS AfC: Band 2) in the Pathology department. The role has limited patient contact and supports the reception area ensuring smooth workflow.

The post is 27.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday with core hours 12:00pm to 17:30pm. Training will be provided; weekend and Bank Holiday work on a rota basis is included after training.

Qualifications

• English and Mathematics at Grade C or Level 2 and above.
• Laboratory experience is desirable.
• Ability to follow procedures and work with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Reception duties in Pathology including patient demographics check and data entry.
• Input data into the Laboratory Information System and route samples for analysis.
• Answer telephone queries and relay results to users; despatch reports.
• Attend relevant clinics and be flexible to take on other tasks as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Keyboard skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

English and Mathematics Level 2

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Warrington Hospital, invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Assistant (NHS AfC: Band 2) in the Pathology department. The role has limited patient contact and supports the reception area ensuring smooth workflow.

The post is 27.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday with core hours 12:00pm to 17:30pm. Training will be provided; weekend and Bank Holiday work on a rota basis is included after training.