Molecular Pathology Administration and Clerical Assistant

Job overview

The post holder will assist with the day to day administration of the Molecular Pathology department at the Maidstone site. Printing Email requests, entering tests on to the Laboratory information system, sending results, completing spreadsheets for internal records.  see the full job description .

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the  Job description and personal specification  for the full range of duties and prior to applying for this role

To comply with local and national policies for the safe, secure and confidential processing, and storage of patient and other laboratory information

To use the Laboratory Information System (LIMS) according to the authorised protocols.

To accurately enter patient and specimen data from the request form onto the LIMS.To scan request forms for electronic storage. To print and sort patient histories and slide labels.

To answer and deal with enquiries in person, e-mail or via telephone in a professional manner.

To communicate verbally, in writing, by telephone, fax and e-mail as required.

To take and pass on messages for Molecular Pathology staff

• To receive samples for testing, check completeness of the request, numbering up and preparation for testing.

bring to the attention of the Office Co-ordinator any discrepancies with patient request forms according to laboratory protocols.

To assist with sorting of post.

To receive visitors to the department according to Local Safety Rules.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.

Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Standard Level.

All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.

Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.