Overview
Specimen reception is looking for two new team members to support evening working. These posts are 16:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday.
We ensure every sample sent to pathology is checked, registered and labelled correctly before going into our laboratories for testing. We receive thousands of samples every day from wards, community sites and GP practices and work to exacting ISO standards for the safety of our patients.
Hospital workflow is steady throughout the day and GP bloods start arriving early afternoon, continuing into the evening. Our shift patterns match this workflow with more of us on in the afternoon and evening ensuring that every sample is processed by the laboratory the day it is taken. There will be bursts of activity as samples arrive from across East Sussex needing to be unpacked, followed by data entry before taking the samples into the labs. Pathology runs 365 days a year and our shifts reflect this.
Responsibilities
* Unpacking, sorting and booking in samples
* Packing specimens to send away to referral laboratories
* Preparing specimens for testing
* Performing simple analytical procedures
* Carrying out non‑interpretative laboratory procedures and data entry using the laboratory computer system, correctly identifying patient details and handling potentially hazardous samples
* Supporting the work of the laboratory and Biomedical Scientists (BMS)
Qualifications
There is no prior clinical knowledge required. The role focuses on administration, not clinical or scientific work. Key skills include attention to detail and strong computer skills. LIMS proficiency can be taught as part of our competency program.
Benefits
* Staff development opportunities
* Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
* Auto‑enrollment to our Temporary Workforce Service
* Access to onsite nurseries
* Staff restaurants
* Accommodation options
* Free psychological support through our Employee Assistance Programme
* Onsite parking (£50 a year)
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