• Job Description

  Req#: C9252-25-0172?language=en&page=156&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE WILL NOT BE SPONSORED. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK independently, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

  North Kent Pathology Service

  Pathology Sample Reception

  Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Higher Level

  Part-time permanent 30 hrs.

  (24-7 Shift system including early, day, evening, night and weekend shifts)

  Job Summary:

  To perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Pathology, for example: greeting visitors and patients, accepting deliveries, data entry, distributing paper reports and other documentation, numbering up clinical samples, liaising with external laboratories to obtain outstanding referral results, entering patient results into the Laboratory system, advising patients and service users on appropriate tests and sample containers, support and train less experienced staff, referring samples to specialist laboratories, operating centrifuges/analysers, working with the research team and leading in the laboratory procedures of clinical trials, dealing with private patients invoicing, dealing with the sensitive disposal of foetal remains and answering telephone enquiries.

  This post is not eligible for a Sponsorship Visa.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will work within a variety of different areas within the department including the urgent bench, referrals, miscellaneous, Histology and routine blood sciences.

  The successful candidate should have demonstrable experience within a customer service environment and/or demonstrable and relevant laboratory experience. Computer literate, good keyboard skills and attention to detail are essential.

  The candidate must be fully flexible and able to fulfil the 24-7 service and shift requirements.

  The role will involve various tasks including checking patient demographics, inputting and retrieving patient data, sample handling, answering the telephone and dealing with members of the general public as well as other health care professionals.

  As part of a busy team, you will carry out a range of routine pre and post-analytical tasks to support service delivery. You will also be expected to perform quality tasks to help maintain the status of our UKAS accredited department.

  Sample Reception

  Central Specimen Reception is the front line of Pathology; the successful applicant will be responsible for any sample that comes into Pathology, ensuring that the sample is handled effectively so that clinicians receive fast, accurate results for their patients.

  Ensuring that samples that require referral are separated and stored appropriately, prior to referring the samples to various hospitals around the country.

  About us

  We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

  We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

  If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

  Details

  Date posted

  03 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £25,883 to £26,958 a year per annum

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  252-7245850

  Job locations

  Darent Valley Hospital

  Darenth Wood Road

  Dartford

  DA2 8DA

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

  For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  General responsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesManagerial responsibilitiesProfessional responsibilitiesEducation and development responsibilities

  For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.

  Person Specification

  EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  Essential

  • GCSE's including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject
  • Computer literate and good keyboard skills
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level plus theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level of experience

  Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role

  KNOWLEDGE

  Essential

  • Basic knowledge of biomedical procedures
  • Ability to multitask
  • Knowledge and understanding of CSR functions

  Desirable

  • Familiar with other IT Databases and laboratory IT systems

  EXPERIENCE

  Essential

  • Previous experience in healthcare provision or customer service
  • Achieving targets within a specified timeframe

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of departmental equipment and methods within pathology services and CSR

  PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  Essential

  • Good attention to detail
  • Well developed concentration skills
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure
  • Resilience and calm
  • Flexible and able to adapt and react positively to change

  Person Specification

  EDUCATION AND TRAINING

  Essential

  • GCSE's including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject
  • Computer literate and good keyboard skills
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level plus theoretical or applied training to diploma equivalent level of experience

  Desirable

  • Willingness to undertake further training as required by the role

  KNOWLEDGE

  Essential

  • Basic knowledge of biomedical procedures
  • Ability to multitask
  • Knowledge and understanding of CSR functions

  Desirable

  • Familiar with other IT Databases and laboratory IT systems

  EXPERIENCE

  Essential

  • Previous experience in healthcare provision or customer service
  • Achieving targets within a specified timeframe

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of departmental equipment and methods within pathology services and CSR

  PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  Essential

  • Good attention to detail
  • Well developed concentration skills
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure
  • Resilience and calm
  • Flexible and able to adapt and react positively to change

  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

  Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

  Address

  Darent Valley Hospital

  Darenth Wood Road

  Dartford

  DA2 8DA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

  Address

  Darent Valley Hospital

  Darenth Wood Road

  Dartford

  DA2 8DA

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dgt.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

Notice