Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
17/11/2025
Planned Interview
Date
26/11/2025
The
Central Specimen Reception at LTHT is looking to recruit B2 support workers
to join our busy teams supporting both Leeds General Infirmary and St James.
As
a true central reception, we support Biochemistry, Haematology, Microbiology,
Immunology and Specialist Lab Medicine.
The
service is 24/7 for our inpatient samples and a peak of activity for the
community samples between 4pm 9pm.
The
postholder will be part of a team who manage the initial receipt of the
majority of pathology samples. You
will be the first point of contact for a patients pathology diagnosis.
Attention
to detail, ability to prioritise and work as a vital member of a team are all
essential to us.
Please
note: UK Government immigration and sponsorship criteria have changed. This
post is not eligible for sponsorship. Please check your eligibility before
applying.
This
advert will close early if suitable applications are received.
Main duties of the job
The
post holder will be a member of a large team responsible for the initial
processing of patient samples. You
will be required to communicate effectively with colleagues in CSR, wider
pathology and other health care professionals.
Operating
the laboratory IT system (Winpath), to enter and retrieve patient
demographics.
Responding
to telephone queries and occasionally meeting members of the public as they
hand deliver samples.
Preparation
of chemical reagents.
Processing
of samples as per standard operating procedures.
Rejecting
samples following defined rules.
To
demonstrate relevant job related tasks to new or more junior staff
Disposal
of clinical waste and general housekeeping.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Pathology Department have recently moved into
new purpose-built facilities. Both LGI
and SJH will benefit from the latest automation tech to support our local
population of around 2.3 million and the services we supply nationally.
We
work 24/7, 365 days a year. Our
staffing is managed with a roster produced in advance with combinations of
shifts. 7:30 16:00, 8:30 17:00.
12:30 21:00 and 20:30 -08:00. These
are distributed evenly adhering to Working Time Directive Laws.
As
reception is purely BSW staffed, there is not a provision for any portfolio
training or direct links into disciplines for those wishing to begin their
IBMS portfolios.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform appropriate technical
laboratory procedures and tasks that is consistent with the job holders
levels of knowledge, skills and experience. These tasks may vary from day to
day but examples would include:
o Collecting, receiving, sorting ,
distribution, disposal and administration
of diagnostic samples & documentation
o Basic recognition of samples/tissues
(e.g.. Blood / urine etc)
o Preparation of samples prior to
processing
o Preparation of chemical reagents and
simple set up of testing platforms
o Processing & testing of certain
clinical samples as per standard operating procedures
o Rejecting samples based on defined
criteria
o Safe disposal of clinical /
laboratory waste
o A high degree of dexterity and
precision when manipulating small tools such as pipettes, handling very small
volumes of clinical material or when preparing microscope slides for
examination by others is required. In order to achieve the required turnaround
times the work must be performed with both speed and accuracy.
To prepare materials for
distribution to clinical areas
To enter and retrieve patient
information using the laboratory computer system.
To work independently when and as
directed by supervisors within area and sphere of capability, escalating
issues appropriately.
To respond to telephone enquiries
from users of the service in a manner that is in accordance with departmental
procedures
To assist in the day to day
monitoring, cleaning and maintenance of the laboratory and equipment.
To contribute to general
departmental management by assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of
consumables and stock levels
To demonstrate relevant job related
tasks to new or more junior staff
To participate in the quality
agenda and compliance monitoring of the laboratory.
To actively participate in quality
and service improvement and be aware of basic principles of the Leeds
Improvement Method.
Maintain own competence in
established procedures and participate in relevant training where required
with support from line manager/ supervisor
Adopting and demonstrating a
flexible approach to work.
Other duties as commensurate with
the grade and role as agreed with line manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform appropriate technical
laboratory procedures and tasks that is consistent with the job holders
levels of knowledge, skills and experience. These tasks may vary from day to
day but examples would include:
o Collecting, receiving, sorting ,
distribution, disposal and administration
of diagnostic samples & documentation
o Basic recognition of samples/tissues
(e.g.. Blood / urine etc)
o Preparation of samples prior to
processing
o Preparation of chemical reagents and
simple set up of testing platforms
o Processing & testing of certain
clinical samples as per standard operating procedures
o Rejecting samples based on defined
criteria
o Safe disposal of clinical /
laboratory waste
o A high degree of dexterity and
precision when manipulating small tools such as pipettes, handling very small
volumes of clinical material or when preparing microscope slides for
examination by others is required. In order to achieve the required turnaround
times the work must be performed with both speed and accuracy.
To prepare materials for
distribution to clinical areas
To enter and retrieve patient
information using the laboratory computer system.
To work independently when and as
directed by supervisors within area and sphere of capability, escalating
issues appropriately.
To respond to telephone enquiries
from users of the service in a manner that is in accordance with departmental
procedures
To assist in the day to day
monitoring, cleaning and maintenance of the laboratory and equipment.
To contribute to general
departmental management by assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of
consumables and stock levels
To demonstrate relevant job related
tasks to new or more junior staff
To participate in the quality
agenda and compliance monitoring of the laboratory.
To actively participate in quality
and service improvement and be aware of basic principles of the Leeds
Improvement Method.
Maintain own competence in
established procedures and participate in relevant training where required
with support from line manager/ supervisor
Adopting and demonstrating a
flexible approach to work.
Other duties as commensurate with
the grade and role as agreed with line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths GCSE standard or equivalent
- English GCSE standard or equivalent
Other Criteria
Essential
- Dexterity
- Basic computer skills
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to work in a team and independently.
- Flexible approach to work
- Cross site working
- Good Communicator
- Friendly attitude
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths GCSE standard or equivalent
- English GCSE standard or equivalent
Other Criteria
Essential
- Dexterity
- Basic computer skills
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to work in a team and independently.
- Flexible approach to work
- Cross site working
- Good Communicator
- Friendly attitude
