Job Summary
Collect incoming deliveries from pathology reception. Unpack, check and label gynaecological specimens. Perform specimen data entry tasks using the Enterprise Laboratory information management system (LIMS). Work to clearly defined hourly productivity targets applicable to the job role. Assist in the HPV sorting room by checking and sorting request forms according to their recalls, pulling out histories, matching request forms and slides plus scanning documents into the DART database. Perform other tasks such as locating request forms for investigations and doing data entry for rejects team. To carry out duties within the Cytology Department as and when required by the Laboratory Manager.
Job Responsibilities
* To receive and check samples and request forms reaching the laboratory from our service users.
* To number samples and forms with a unique identifier and place specimen containers in processing racks.
* To separate samples received in error for different departments when necessary.
* Entering patient details onto the Enterprise Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and looking up + printing previous patient history on the CSMS system.
* To liaise with users regarding errors in patient and specimen identification, returning of samples to the sender when appropriate, and recording errors.
* Maintenance of a high standard of work, checking specimen and request details, with any non-conformity brought to the attention of a senior member of staff.
* To comply with the Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) health and safety procedures and laboratory codes of practice at all times and adhere to Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
* To follow laboratory procedures as detailed in departmental standard operating procedures (SOP).
* Assist in the training of new starters.
* Assist in the HPV sorting room by checking and sorting request forms according to their recalls, pulling out histories, matching request forms and slides plus scanning documents into the DART database.
* Perform other tasks such as locating request forms for investigations and doing data entry for the rejects team.
* To carry out duties within the Cytology Department as and when required by the Laboratory Manager.
About Us
Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. More than 3,700 staff provide a wide range of services across two hospital sites, Ashford and St Peter's in Surrey, and Chertsey. We run specialist clinics in the community and aim to be one of the best healthcare trusts in the country, with a strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing.
There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs and more information about joining the ASPH Team. Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Details
* Date posted: 09 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 2
* Salary: £25,768 a year per annum inc. HCAS (pro rata - 37.5 hrs per week)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Reference number: 323-ACS2335-ED
* Job location: St. Peter's Hospital, Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ
Person Specification
Ability
Essential
* Comfortable working as part of a team in an administrative job role.
Desirable
* Willing to undergo training to ensure relevant level of knowledge & skills for the role.
Experience
Essential
* Comfortable working as part of a team in an administrative job role.
Desirable
* Multi-tasking & prioritising skills.
* Ability to work to targets & be well organised / flexible.
* Good computer skills, co-ordination & dexterity.
* Team player, good communicator & motivated.
* Ability to maintain good working relationships with all members of staff.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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