Specimen Reception Lab Assistant – NHS Blood Sciences

Maudsley Learning; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (Specimen Reception) role is based at Southport Hospital within the Pathology Department. Band 2, NHS AfC, permanent contract, with 37.5 hours per week (and a 30-hour post also available).

The post requires accurate data entry, specimen reception and pre-analytical preparation for analysis, working under supervision. Full time and part time hours are available; shifts include evenings and weekends and on-call duties as the service moves toward 24/7 operation.

Qualifications

• Receive and log specimens accurately into the laboratory system.
• Perform pre-analytical preparation for analysis.
• Work under supervision of Biomedical Scientist and coordinate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Receive and barcode all samples and request forms as appropriate.
• Enter patient and sample details into the Laboratory Information System.
• Process pre-analytical stages such as centrifugation and aliquoting.
• Take and communicate telephone enquiries from service users and staff.
• Participate in weekend/evening/on-call rotas as required.

Job description

The Medical Laboratory Assistant (Specimen Reception) role is based at Southport Hospital within the Pathology Department. Band 2, NHS AfC, permanent contract, with 37.5 hours per week (and a 30-hour post also available).

The post requires accurate data entry, specimen reception and pre-analytical preparation for analysis, working under supervision. Full time and part time hours are available; shifts include evenings and weekends and on-call duties as the service moves toward 24/7 operation.