North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Assistant Technical Officer
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Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) - Specimen Reception
Our busy, fully computerised Pathology Laboratory at Peterborough City Hospital requires staff members to join our team that supports analytical and diagnostic procedures performed in the Pathology Laboratories.
About the Role
Specimen Reception is a fast-paced, high output environment covering a 24 hour period. The role involves receiving, sorting, labelling and preparing specimens; data entry, and dealing with telephone enquiries. We are looking for individuals with good data entry skills, attention to detail, and ability to focus.
The laboratory operates a 24/7 service and, after appropriate training, you will be expected to support the departmental shift system as required, including weekends and bank holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring the accurate receipt and identification of pathology specimens and request forms for Blood Sciences.
- Maintaining the integrity of the matching process between samples and forms.
- Preparing samples for processing by labelling, storing, and retrieving them in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Performing administrative and clerical tasks, including data entry of patient information and test requests, handling general telephone inquiries, and verifying data accuracy.
- Communicating effectively with clinical staff about laboratory test requests and results.
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Requirements
- Participation in the 24/7 rota with all the variety of shifts.
- Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust’s redeployment process.
About Us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
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In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Asif Mahmood
- Job Title: Pathology Specimen Reception Manager
- Email Address: asif.mahmood@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01733678199
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