Pathology Specimen Reception Assistant

2 weeks ago


Bedford, Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Specimen Receptionist to join our team in the Blood Sciences Department at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receive and dispatch samples to appropriate laboratories.
  • Sort and label specimens for blood sciences.
  • Undertake accurate and precise data entry on laboratory computer system.
  • Maintain, process and distribute orders of consumables for GP surgeries.
  • File and distribute patient reports.
  • Organize personal workload.
  • Handle telephone enquiries from service users and communicate test results.
  • Participate in mentoring guidance and training of inexperienced/new staff.
  • Effectively communicate with laboratory and medical staff.
  • Liaise with GP surgeries, hospital clinics and other departments within Pathology.
About Us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people. We are a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region, you will have access to a programme of high-quality training and development to help you grow your career.

Requirements
  • Proven keyboard skills.
  • Experience of word processing packages, databases and spreadsheets.
  • Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive patient information.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Previous experience working within the laboratory setting.
  • Keyboard and IT skills preferably ECDL.


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