Job summary x2 Band 2 - Medical Laboratory Asst-Specimen Reception The purpose of this job is to assist in the preparation of analytical work for Blood Sciences Department across a range of scientific disciplines and process the Biofire PCR panelsunder the supervision of the specimen reception manager and registered biomedical scientists. You are required to communicate with pathology staff,hospital staff, porters, drivers and couriers. The post holder will be required to work mainly night shifts 9 hrs per night and weekends. This is worked on a shift rota of 2 nights out of 8. Main duties of the job To assist in the departmental work as instructed, following SOPs under the supervision of the laboratory managers, team leaders and / orBiomedical Scientist staff.Receipt of a wide range of clinical samples into the department from hospital staff, clinic staff and transport services.Assesses samples for urgency and sorts by discipline.Ensures sample detail matches request form detail and assigns unique laboratory number to sample and form, requiring complete accuracy and attention to details. About us Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK. The CQC recently rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good. Our values: C ompassionate, A spirational, R esourceful, E xcellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen. Date posted 23 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,169 a year per annum, pro rata. Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 193-6954474NCG Job locations Royal Berkshire NHS FT Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities For further details on the job role, please refer to the job description and person specification attached. Person Specification Qualifications and exprience Essential Completed A level with good grades Desirable Minimum one year experience working in Laboratory Specimen reception Skills Essential Experience using laboratory IT systems Desirable Experience working different shift patterns Person Specification Qualifications and exprience Essential Completed A level with good grades Desirable Minimum one year experience working in Laboratory Specimen reception Skills Essential Experience using laboratory IT systems Desirable Experience working different shift patterns 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. Employer details Employer name Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Berkshire NHS FT Craven Road Reading RG1 5AN Employer's website https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)