Overview
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together to deliver its vision: "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." The Trust has been rated 'Good' by the CQC and is committed to compassionate, aspirational, resourceful and excellent values. We value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust and encourage you to highlight achievements and strengths that align with the job description and person specification. AI-generated content is discouraged, as it may lack personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate suitability for the role. Reading sits on the River Thames with good road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton, offering excellent facilities for families and a thriving cultural scene.
Responsibilities
To assist in the departmental work as instructed, following SOPs under the supervision of the laboratory managers, team leaders and/or Biomedical Scientist staff. Receipt of a wide range of clinical samples into the department from hospital staff, clinic staff and transport services. Assesses samples for urgency and sorts by discipline. Ensures sample detail matches request form detail and assigns a unique laboratory number to sample and form, requiring complete accuracy and attention to detail.
Qualifications
* Completed A level with good grades, minimum one year experience working in Laboratory Specimen reception, Essential criteria
* Experience using laboratory IT systems
* Desirable criteria: Experience working different shift patterns
Location and about Reading
Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. Reading offers leisure, shopping and a thriving cultural scene.
Benefits
* Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on work-life balance
* Annual leave: 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays, increasing with length of NHS service
* NHS pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Money Advice Service
* Maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
* On-site nursery (based at RBH)
* Full educational library services
* Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
* Bus to work scheme
* Excellent rail and bus links
* Health Service Discounts
Other information: By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If appointed, information will also be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment is conditional on satisfactory completion of core NHS Employment Checks. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments (except executive positions) are subject to a 6 month probationary period. The Trust may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date due to high response levels. The Trust is smoke-free; smoking is not permitted on any Trust sites.
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