Microbiology Specimen Reception Assistant - Flexible Hours

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a capable candidate for the Microbiology Specimen Reception at Wexham Park Hospital. You will handle the receipt, sorting and basic processing of samples, with strong attention to detail and excellent typing. A friendly, team-oriented approach is essential.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role; candidates must have right to work in the UK for the full contract duration. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent typing skills and eye for detail are essential.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate clearly.
• Interest in laboratory work with willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort and prepare patient samples and bodily fluids.
• Handle clerical duties and input data into the Pathology computer system.
• Maintain professional communication with staff and visitors to the lab.
• Support efficient, accurate turnaround of pathology samples.

Skills

Typing skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

GCSEs incl Maths, English and two Sciences

Tools

Pathology computer system

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a capable candidate for the Microbiology Specimen Reception at Wexham Park Hospital. You will handle the receipt, sorting and basic processing of samples, with strong attention to detail and excellent typing. A friendly, team-oriented approach is essential.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this role; candidates must have right to work in the UK for the full contract duration. Training will be provided.