Medical Laboratory Assistant - Huntingdon
Join our team as a Medical Laboratory Assistant at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. This role supports diagnostics by handling specimen reception in a fully computerized Pathology Laboratory.
About the Role
Specimen Reception is a fast-paced, high-output environment operating 24/7. After comprehensive training you will be part of the shift system covering weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays.
* Receive, sort, label, and prepare specimens for analysis.
* Accurate data entry to maintain essential records.
* Manage telephone inquiries with professionalism.
* Welcome visitors and retrieve patient information while ensuring data accuracy.
* Collaborate with clinical staff to exchange information about test requests and results.
About You
* Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to thrive in a high-output, fast-paced environment.
* Remain focused and maintain accuracy under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
* Specimen handling: accurately receive, identify, label, and process pathology specimens and request forms for Blood Sciences.
* Sample preparation: label, store, and retrieve samples following SOPs.
* Administrative tasks: perform data entry of patient information and test requests and manage telephone inquiries.
* Communication: assess sample and request quality and provide guidance on test availability.
Why Join Us?
* Impactful work: play a crucial role in patient diagnostics and care.
* Supportive environment: structured training and a collaborative team.
* Career growth: gain experience in a modern, fully computerized laboratory and open doors to future opportunities.
Qualifications
Essential
* 5 GCSE or equivalent.
* Experience of data entry or administrative typing.
Desirable
* NVQ 2/3 in laboratory or science discipline.
* Previous experience working in an NHS setting.
* NHS laboratory experience within Specimen Reception (Blood Sciences).
* Experience of data entry into computer LIMS systems.
* Understanding of medical terminology.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
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