Job summary Pathology specimen reception are looking for two new team members. We ensure every sample sent to pathology is checked, registered and labelled correctly before going into our laboratories for testing. We receive thousands of samples every day from wards, community sites and GP practices and work to exacting ISO standards for the safety of our patients. Hospital workflow is steady throughout the day and GP bloods start arriving early afternoon, continuing into the evening. Our shift patterns match this workflow with more of us on in the afternoon and evening ensuring that every sample is processed by the laboratory the day it is taken. There will be bursts of activity as samples arrive from across East Sussex needing to be unpacked, followed by data entry before taking the samples into the labs. Pathology runs 365 days a year and our shifts reflect this. The skills required for specimen reception are very much administration and not clinical or scientific but we do work very closely with our Biomedical Scientist colleagues in ensuring safe and correct management of patient samples. Attention to detail and computer skills are key. Our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is quite unlike any other Hospital system but these skills can be taught as part of our competency program so no prior clinical knowledge is required. Main duties of the job Specimen Reception Pathology Assistants support the work of thelaboratory and Biomedical Scientists (BMS) by carrying outnon-interpretative laboratory procedures. A significant part of this role is data entry using the laboratory computer system, correctly identify patient's details and handling of samples of a potentially hazardous nature.Typical duties are unpacking, sorting and booking in samples,packing specimens to send away to referral laboratories, preparingspecimens for testing, performing simple analytical procedures andsome more general tasks of this nature. If you are interested in joining out team please contact Lesley White or Jaygan Chyle for a chat and a look at the department. lesley.white6nhs.net jaygan.chylenhs.net About us We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes. In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'. In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 374-LC0525-B Job locations Eastbourne General Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. Ifyou have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description attached. Ifyou have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Person Specification Experience Essential Knowledge of and commitment to healthcare Accepts responsibility whilst recognising limits. Desirable Experience in Pathology laboratory techniques. Skills Essential Ability to perform delicate work to a high standard Good communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and non-verbal Desirable Good knowledge of relevant laboratory techniques as required for staff in this post Good knowledge of relevant health & safety issues Ability to train inexperienced staff Qualifications Essential Good general education to GCSE level including English and Maths NVQ 3 level qualification in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience and knowledge Desirable Completion of NVQ level 2 in Clinical Laboratory Support. Completion of formal one year Laboratory Training and Assessment Programme Person Specification Experience Essential Knowledge of and commitment to healthcare Accepts responsibility whilst recognising limits. Desirable Experience in Pathology laboratory techniques. Skills Essential Ability to perform delicate work to a high standard Good communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and non-verbal Desirable Good knowledge of relevant laboratory techniques as required for staff in this post Good knowledge of relevant health & safety issues Ability to train inexperienced staff Qualifications Essential Good general education to GCSE level including English and Maths NVQ 3 level qualification in relevant subject or equivalent level of experience and knowledge Desirable Completion of NVQ level 2 in Clinical Laboratory Support. Completion of formal one year Laboratory Training and Assessment Programme Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Eastbourne General Hospital Kings Drive Eastbourne BN21 2UD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)