Pathology Coordinator — Bank Shifts & Lab Operations

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

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.