Job requirements
Essential
11 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience of making judgements involving facts or situations, some of which may require problem solving.
- Experience
Experience in use of e-mail and web browsers.
- Qualifications
GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade A* to C to include Mathematics, English Language and two relevant Science subjects.
- Qualifications
Understanding of the range of pathology work processes.
- Skills & Knowledge
High level of written and verbal communication skills.
- Skills & Knowledge
Intermediate IT skills including Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
- Skills & Knowledge
Self-motivation and approachability.
- Skills & Knowledge
Excellent attention to detail.
- Skills & Knowledge
High level of accuracy of typing and in transcribing results.
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
- Skills & Knowledge
Ability to work to tight deadlines.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of pathology data entry or specimen reception.
- Qualifications
Medical Terminology.
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our friendly team within the Blood Sciences Support Team at Frimley Park Hospital.
This vital role involves accurately processing and recording patient samples, supporting the smooth operation of our busy pathology service.
While no formal qualifications or previous experience are required, you must have excellent typing skills, strong attention to detail, and a positive, team-focused attitude.
Please note that this post is not a trainee Biomedical Scientist position and is therefore not suitable for recent graduates seeking progression into that role.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure a timely turnaround of Biochemistry referred samples by receiving result reports and entering the results onto the laboratory information management system (LIMS), ready for authorisation by the Duty Biochemist.
- To be responsible for collating and distributing information ensuring that laboratory results reach commercial customers, electronically by email or by post, including weekend cover.
- Management of the shared results inbox including general queries. Based in the Pathology Laboratory at Frimley Park Hospital, part of Berkshire Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS), you will contribute to a network delivering over 20 million tests per year, providing essential diagnostic services to hospitals, GPs, and private healthcare providers, operating 7 days a week.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information regarding the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification documents.
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This advert is for Blood Sciences Support Assistant with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Frimley, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Assistant (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £21,294 - £221,294 per annum incl HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: Including weekend working. The application deadline is 20 Sep 2026.
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