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Job overview

Based at Medway Maritime Hospital (There is an expectation that the job holder may be required to work at the Darent Valley Hospital site at the request of the employer).

To perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Pathology, for example: greeting visitors and patients, accepting deliveries, data entry, distributing paper reports and other documentation, numbering up clinical samples, liaising with external laboratories to obtain outstanding referral results, entering patient results into the Laboratory system, advising patients and service users on appropriate tests and sample containers, support and train less experienced staff, referring samples to specialist laboratories, operating centrifuges/analysers, working with the research team and leading in the laboratory procedures of clinical trials, dealing with private patients invoicing, dealing with the sensitive disposal of foetal remains and answering telephone enquiries.

This post is not eligible for a Sponsorship Visa.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within a variety of different areas within the department including the urgent bench, referrals, miscellaneous, Histology and routine blood sciences.

The successful candidate should have demonstrable experience within a customer service environment and/or demonstrable and relevant laboratory experience. Computer literate, good keyboard skills and attention to detail are essential.

The candidate must be fully flexible and able to fulfil the 24-7 service and shift requirements.

The role will involve various tasks including checking patient demographics, inputting and retrieving patient data, sample handling, answering the telephone and dealing with members of the general public as well as other health care professionals.

As part of a busy team, you will carry out a range of routine pre and post-analytical tasks to support service delivery. You will also be expected to perform quality tasks to help maintain the status of our UKAS accredited department.

Sample Reception

Central Specimen Reception is the front line of Pathology; the successful applicant will be responsible for any sample that comes into Pathology, ensuring that the sample is handled effectively so that clinicians receive fast, accurate results for their patients.

Ensuring that samples that require referral are separated and stored appropriately, prior to referring the samples to various hospitals around the country.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.