Medical Laboratory Assistant, Specimen Reception Specialist

6 days ago


Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

About the Role

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a reliable and motivated individual to join our Pathology specimen reception team. As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive support to the pathology service, including performing a wide range of tasks across all sections of the department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the receipt, prioritization, and pre-analytical processing of potentially infectious samples.
  • Use basic laboratory devices, such as a centrifuge, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), under supervision as required.
  • Interact with healthcare professionals, drivers, engineers, and members of the general public at the reception hatch.
  • Have good computer skills for request entry and good verbal communication skills for answering frequent telephone queries and personal interactions.
  • Maintain focus on repetitive tasks and demonstrate good written communication skills for documentation.
  • Have good listening skills and be able to receive instruction and communicate responses and suggestions effectively.
  • Work flexibly, including late shifts and weekend participation as necessary.

About Us

Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of over 410,000 people in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow, and beyond. Our trust is committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits, and flexibility to shape our workforce around patient care.

Person Specification

  • Ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Ability to pay attention to detail.
  • Flexibility with working hours.
  • Basic knowledge of Medical Terminology.
  • Good keyboard skills.
  • Experience of working in a busy environment.
  • Good team player.


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