Pathology Specimen Reception Specialist

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Accommodation

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting for a Pathology Assistant - Specimen Reception at Conquest Hospital in East Sussex. The role involves data inputting, unpacking and booking in specimens, and supporting lab staff with basic maintenance.

A flexible rota includes weekend shifts, and full training is provided. The post emphasizes accuracy in handling thousands of clinical samples daily, following SOPs, and is not a receptionist role.

Qualifications

• Accurate data input for thousands of specimens daily.
• Familiarity with clinical terminology is advantageous but training will be provided.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) with precision.

Responsibilities

• Unpack, sort and book in samples into the laboratory system.
• Pack specimens for referral laboratories and prepare them for testing.
• Perform simple analytical procedures as required and assist with routine tasks.
• Support laboratory staff with basic maintenance and data entry duties.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Clinical terminology (advantageous)

Job description

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting for a Pathology Assistant - Specimen Reception at Conquest Hospital in East Sussex. The role involves data inputting, unpacking and booking in specimens, and supporting lab staff with basic maintenance.

A flexible rota includes weekend shifts, and full training is provided. The post emphasizes accuracy in handling thousands of clinical samples daily, following SOPs, and is not a receptionist role.