Pathology Specimen Reception Assistant (Band 3)

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Luton is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Receptionist to manage pathological samples and data entry. The ideal candidate will have strong keyboard skills, experience in healthcare, and excellent communication abilities. Join a friendly and committed team focused on delivering quality patient care while benefiting from development opportunities.

Benefits

High quality training and development

State-of-the-art facilities

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or customer service environment required.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience working within a laboratory setting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake reception and processing of pathological samples.
• Sort and label specimens accurately.
• Enter data on laboratory computer systems.

Skills

Proven keyboard skills

Communication skills - written and verbal

Ability to work as part of a team

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to deal with confidential information

Education

Educated to a good GCSE level in English & Mathematics

Previous administrative experience

Tools

Word processing packages

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

• To undertake the reception, identification and processing of pathological samples in Specimen Reception
• Sorting and labelling of specimens
• Undertake accurate and precise data entry on laboratory computer system which requires frequent periods of concentration
• Maintenance of stores
• To ensure that GP consumable orders are completed and distributed to GP surgeries

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven key board skills
• Experience of word processing packages, databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive patient information in a methodical and professional manner
• Ability to work as part of a team across a range of staff groups.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience working within the laboratory setting

Education

Essential criteria

• Educated to a good GCSE level in English & Mathematics
• Previous administrative and clerical experience in a healthcare or customer service environment

Desirable criteria

• Keyboard and IT skills preferably ECDL

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
• Good interpersonal and telephone skills
• Able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload

Desirable criteria

• Willingness to learn

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 176.4KB)
• Personal Specification (PDF, 144.4KB)
• Functional Aspects (PDF, 176.4KB)
• L&D Hospital site map (PDF, 96.8KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)