Receptionist/pre-analytic Processor

Pathology is at the heart of healthcare, Pathology Reception is the starting point of every specimen’s analytical journey, from inpatient to outpatient, everything starts with us.

Many roles are described as full of variety with no two days the same, this is a diverse role with a wide range of tasks so you’ll never be bored

This isn’t a typical Receptionist role & will you achieve your daily steps and beyond We are a small but active multi-tasking team, so if you are looking for something a little different to a run of the mill “desk job”, then this is the role for you. Your self-motivated nature combined with effective team working skills, will enable you to thrive in our Pathology Reception area in the heart of the Royal Preston Hospital.

Strong, friendly communication is an absolute must within the team as being front of house, we liaise and interact with staff of varying degrees and patients alike, both over the phone and in person, so giving that personal touch and lasting impression is important to us.

Full training will be given for all aspects of the role so previous experience of working in similar roles is not necessary. We have a comprehensive training programme & will ensure that you are confident & competent to perform all of the required duties as we want you to join us and absolutely thrive here.

We really are looking for someone fabulous to join our Pathology Reception team and be at the forefront of healthcare in our hospital We are looking for you

We are a busy, modern, and well equipped UKAS accredited Laboratory, which provides specialist services to Plastics, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Renal, Trauma, Orthopaedic and Cancer Care in addition to the routine services.

Whilst the role is primarily based at Preston, you may be required to work at our Emergency Service Laboratory at Chorley Hospital to cover absence which we know you will understand.

We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.

You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care and enhancing their experience which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.

**Duties include, but are not limited to**:
Receipt & sorting of biological samples for the Pathology Directorate;
Ensuring that laboratory consumable supplies are maintained to the wards & to all of the GP Practices in the Greater Preston & Chorley & South Ribble CCGs;

Ensuring that urgent work is fast tracked appropriately through the department

Supply stock to Wards/Departments and GP practices as requested in a timely manner.

Report on delivery of goods & services

Performs work consistent with health and safety legislation, policies, procedures and assessment of risk