Job summary
The
Central Specimen Reception at LTHT is looking to recruit B3 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 may close early if suitable applications are received.
Expected Shortlisting
Date
17/11/2025
Planned Interview
Date
27/11/2025
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.
Analyser
maintenance.
Loading
and unloading analysers, initial troubleshooting.
Sample
preparation and packaging of samples for referral to other laboratories.
Stock
control.
Shift
supervisor.
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
collect, deliver, receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic
specimens for biological testing
To
undertake routine clinical technical investigations, this may involve
operating equipment following standard operating procedures. Some of this
work may be under supervision.
To
enter and retrieve patient demographic details using the laboratory
information system
As
the job holder you will be required to work as a member of the departmental
team, communicating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff.
As
the job holder you will be required to supervise junior colleagues and other
healthcare staff.
As
part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine tasks in
support of biomedical, scientific and medical staff. You will be required to
have problem solving skills that will allow you to make judgements and
decisions about job related situations including identifying primary actions
and appropriate escalation and reporting.
Complex
tasks including the use of analysers and maintenance using standard operating
procedures. Troubleshooting with
escalation to Biomedical Scientists as required.
Preparation
of chemical reagents.
Processing
of samples as per standard operating procedures.
Rejecting
samples following defined rules.
Disposal
of clinical waste and general housekeeping.
You
will be required to communicate information, some of which may be related to
patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other
organizations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
collect, deliver, receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic
specimens for biological testing
To
undertake routine clinical technical investigations, this may involve
operating equipment following standard operating procedures. Some of this
work may be under supervision.
To
enter and retrieve patient demographic details using the laboratory
information system
As
the job holder you will be required to work as a member of the departmental
team, communicating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff.
As
the job holder you will be required to supervise junior colleagues and other
healthcare staff.
As
part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine tasks in
support of biomedical, scientific and medical staff. You will be required to
have problem solving skills that will allow you to make judgements and
decisions about job related situations including identifying primary actions
and appropriate escalation and reporting.
Complex
tasks including the use of analysers and maintenance using standard operating
procedures. Troubleshooting with
escalation to Biomedical Scientists as required.
Preparation
of chemical reagents.
Processing
of samples as per standard operating procedures.
Rejecting
samples following defined rules.
Disposal
of clinical waste and general housekeeping.
You
will be required to communicate information, some of which may be related to
patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other
organizations.
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
- Able to work at LGI and SJH as rotad in advance.
- Can work shifts over 24/7 365 days per year.
- Able to work as part of a large team.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and use own initiative.
- Able to prioritise and organise workload with the team.
- Flexible approach to work
- Good Communicator
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications - Essential CriteriaMaths GCSE Standard or equivalent
- English GCSE Standard or equivalent
- Level 3 qualification (E.g. NVQ) in a laboratory or science-related subject
Desirable
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement part I
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of conventional IT software and IT literacy e.g. Microsoft Office
- Experience of using automation in a laboratory.
- Experience of using laboratory information systems.
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a multi speciality specimen reception
Person Specification
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary)
- Able to work at LGI and SJH as rotad in advance.
- Can work shifts over 24/7 365 days per year.
- Able to work as part of a large team.
Skills & behaviours
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and use own initiative.
- Able to prioritise and organise workload with the team.
- Flexible approach to work
- Good Communicator
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications - Essential CriteriaMaths GCSE Standard or equivalent
- English GCSE Standard or equivalent
- Level 3 qualification (E.g. NVQ) in a laboratory or science-related subject
Desirable
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement part I
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of conventional IT software and IT literacy e.g. Microsoft Office
- Experience of using automation in a laboratory.
- Experience of using laboratory information systems.
- Previous experience of working in a laboratory.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in a multi speciality specimen reception
