Pathology Coordinator (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Pathology Coordinator for Runnymede Hospital in Chertsey. This bank role covers shifts on an as-needed basis, focusing on coordinating pathology services and ensuring timely test processing.

The post requires healthcare or lab experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to work independently within a busy pathology environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare, laboratory, or diagnostic services.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and manage time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day pathology services to ensure timely, accurate test processing.
• Liaise with internal departments and external labs for test requests, collections and reporting.
• Be the first point of contact for pathology queries from staff and providers.
• Ensure adherence to sample handling, infection control and health and safety procedures.
• Use pathology IT systems and hospital records to manage test requests and results.
• Monitor stock levels of pathology kits, consumables, and courier supplies; reorder as needed.
• Support service improvement initiatives to streamline processes and patient safety.

Skills

Organisational skills

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Medical terminology understanding

Time management

Independent worker

Tools

Pathology IT systems

Job description

Pathology Coordinator (Bank) Runnymede Hospital Bank Shifts Salary: Up to £12.80 per hour (depending on level of experience, training, and qualification)

Runnymede Hospital in Chertsey is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Pathology Coordinator to join their team of staff in the Pathology department.

This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties of this role include:

• Oversee the day-to-day coordination of pathology services, ensuring timely and accurate processing of diagnostic tests.
• Liaise with internal departments and external laboratories to manage test requests, collections, and result reporting.
• Act as the first point of contact for pathology-related queries from clinical staff, consultants, and laboratory providers.
• Ensure adherence to sample handling protocols, infection prevention standards, and relevant health and safety procedures.
• Use pathology IT systems and hospital records platforms to enter, retrieve, and monitor test requests and results.
• Monitor stock levels of sample kits, pathology consumables, and courier supplies, reordering as needed.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives, helping streamline processes and enhance patient safety.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in a healthcare, laboratory, or diagnostic services environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and ability to liaise with clinical and non-clinical colleagues.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology and diagnostic processes.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage time effectively.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

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