Pathology Lab Reception & Data Entry Specialist

Merseywestlancs; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (pro rata)

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust is seeking a polite and motivated Receptionist for the Pathology department at Warrington Hospital. The role requires good keyboard and telephone skills, with emphasis on accuracy and patient confidentiality.

The post is 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with weekend/Bank Holiday shifts on a rota after training. Training will be provided to work autonomously within a busy lab reception setting.

Qualifications

• Basic English and Mathematics skills – Grade C and above/Level 2 and above
• Laboratory experience
• Ability to understand and follow tasks
• Ability to work with indirect supervision
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Sort specimens ensuring correct patient demographics and test information
• Input data into the Laboratory Information System
• Refer samples to other laboratories for analysis
• Answer telephone queries and provide results to users
• Despatch outgoing reports/mail for delivery
• Attend relevant clinics and undertake other tasks as required

Job description

Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust is seeking a polite and motivated Receptionist for the Pathology department at Warrington Hospital. The role requires good keyboard and telephone skills, with emphasis on accuracy and patient confidentiality.

The post is 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with weekend/Bank Holiday shifts on a rota after training. Training will be provided to work autonomously within a busy lab reception setting.