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Laboratory Support Worker (Band 2/ 3) Blood Bank
We require laboratory support staff to work with qualified scientists to perform basic sample preparation and data entry in Blood Transfusion Lab at JRH
Band 2/3 dependant on any previous relevant experience.
A flexible approach to working hours is required as the Department provides a 24/7/365 service.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate(s) will work as part of a busy multidisciplinary team and have a positive professional approach to patient care.
Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification attached below, and that your statement in support reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. This information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To act as the first point of contact for the pathology department, dealing with a wide range of enquiries including confidential matters.
- To receive and assess the suitability of laboratory pathological specimens for analysis.
- To check patient identification details and assign a laboratory number.
- To distribute specimens to relevant pathology sections, fast-tracking urgent, clinic, and labile samples as appropriate.
- To input patient demographics, clinical details and assay requests into the laboratory computer system.
- Preparation of samples for diagnostic testing, including centrifugation, aliquoting and allocation to appropriate analyser racking.
- Analysis of specimens using simple benchtop analysers, including quality control of these instruments under the supervision of qualified Biomedical Scientists.
- Printing, sorting and despatching of laboratory reports.
- Collection of data for audits.
- Distribution of Pathology consumables from main stores.
- To maintain confidentiality of information regarding the patient at all times
- To assist in keeping the workplace clean and tidy, including preparation of laboratory disinfectants.
- To work within the Pathology Reception Standard Operating Procedures and general laboratory policies and procedures.
Person specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Prepared to work with biological materials and a variety of sample types.
Desirable
- Flexible approach to hours of work
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Able to work as team member. Self-motivation.
- Able to perform light physical work
- Capable of intense periods of concentration
Desirable
- Ability to learn from experience.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Basic Keyboard Skills
- Timely accurate working. Methodical. Well organised
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Previous NHS Experience
- Data Entry Experience
Education and Qualifications
Desirable
- Education and Qualifications
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This advert is for Laboratory Support Worker with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 - £27,476 per annum/ pro-rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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