Bank Pathology Specimen Reception Assistant (Band 3)

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.

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

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

1. Previous experience working within the laboratory setting.

Education

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

1. Keyboard and IT skills preferably ECDL.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential criteria

1. Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
2. Good interpersonal and telephone skills.
3. Able to work to deadlines and prioritise workload.

Desirable criteria

1. 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.