Medical Laboratory Asst-Specimen Reception - Part time
Band 2 - Medical Laboratory Asst-Specimen Reception (Part-time 18.75 h/w)
The purpose of this job is to assist in the preparation of analytical work for the Blood Sciences Department across various scientific disciplines and to process Biofire PCR panels under the supervision of the specimen reception manager and registered biomedical scientists. The role requires communication with pathology staff, hospital staff, porters, drivers, and couriers.
The post holder will mainly work night shifts, 9 hours per night, including weekends. This is on a shift rota of 2 nights out of 8.
Main duties of the job
Assist in departmental work as instructed, following SOPs under the supervision of laboratory managers, team leaders, and Biomedical Scientist staff. Receive a wide range of clinical samples from hospital staff, clinic staff, and transport services. Assess samples for urgency, sort by discipline, and ensure sample details match request forms. Assign a unique laboratory number to each sample and form, requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
About us
Reading is situated on the River Thames and is well-connected by road and rail to London, Oxford, and Southampton. It offers excellent leisure, shopping, and cultural facilities, making it a great place to live, work, and play. Reading also provides excellent educational facilities, including some of the best schools in the UK.
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust was recently rated 'Good' by the CQC.
Our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent. These reflect the kind of Trust we aspire to be. Join our dedicated team to help us achieve this.
Job responsibilities
For further details on the job role, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
* Completed A level with good grades
* At least one year of experience working in Laboratory Specimen Reception
Skills
* Experience using laboratory IT systems
* Experience working different shift patterns
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.
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