Overview
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic individual to work in Specimen Reception at our University Hospital Coventry site and our George Eliot site in Nuneaton.
We are looking for individuals who can work accurately under pressure and are patient focused. Duties will include receipt, sorting and processing of samples, aiding laboratory staff in some aspects of technical work, and entry of patient data onto the pathology computer system.
Good literacy, numeracy and communication skills are required; as are intermediate IT skills. You should have the ability to work as part of a team and to manage your own workload. Previous experience of data entry or working in a diagnostic pathology environment would be advantageous however full training will be given to the successful candidates. For more information on the job requirements, please see the job description attached to this advert.
These positions are not suitable for graduates requiring a training placement in order to complete HCPC registration and are also not an automatic entry route into a trainee biomedical scientist role.
Details
Date posted: 30 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,465 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Main duties
* Responsible for inputting accurate and timely patient and specimen data on to Trust computerised systems.
* Responsible for the safe disposal of contaminated materials, including sharps and confidential waste.
* Undertake first point of contact for all telephone and face-to-face enquiries dealing in a professional manner.
* Responsible for the sorting and identifying of specimens received, identifying and taking appropriate action in the event of any discrepancies.
* Undertake preparation of samples for testing by laboratory staff and provide support with basic laboratory tasks as required by supervisor.
* Responsible for the dispatching and posting of samples to authorised persons and outside laboratories ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations.
* Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks following training ensuring referral to appropriate trained staff as required.
Person Specification
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential: see supporting documents
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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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation\'s core values.
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Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address: UHCW, Clifford Bridge Road, Coventry, CV2 2DX
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