Job Description

This role is an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join the Great Western Hospitals Specimen Reception section within the Blood Sciences department.
The post holder will join a team of dedicated professionals working to deliver high quality test results and excellent care to patients across Swindon and the surrounding area. The Great Western Hospitals Blood Science department handles over 6 million test requests per year and offers a large repertoire of tests for our patients.
The post holder will act as a support worker and undertake tasks to book clinical samples into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and prepare a variety of sample types for scientific analysis.
The Blood Science department operates continually 24 hours a day, and as such there will be a need for a flexible approach to working times, covering a variety of shift patterns including early, day, late, night and weekend work.
Main duties of the job
All staff members are responsible for ensuring they conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Main duties of the role include booking clinical samples in the LIMS system, sorting samples from large delivery bags into organised batches to enable efficient booking in, interacting with clinicians and visitors to the lab over the phone and face-to-face, cleaning equipment and work surfaces to ensure a safe and clean working environment and following standard operating procedures and directions from senior and supervisor staff to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
249-7349744
Job locations
Great Western Hospital
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Job description
Job responsibilities
All staff members are responsible for ensuring they conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Main duties of the role include booking clinical samples in the LIMS system, sorting samples from large delivery bags into neat batches to enable efficient booking in, interacting with clinicians and visitors to the lab over the phone and face-to-face, cleaning equipment and work surfaces to ensure a safe and clean working environment and following standard operating procedures and directions from senior and supervisor staff to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
Please see attached job description. Job description
Job responsibilities
All staff members are responsible for ensuring they conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Main duties of the role include booking clinical samples in the LIMS system, sorting samples from large delivery bags into neat batches to enable efficient booking in, interacting with clinicians and visitors to the lab over the phone and face-to-face, cleaning equipment and work surfaces to ensure a safe and clean working environment and following standard operating procedures and directions from senior and supervisor staff to complete tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
Please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Basic English & Maths (GCSE or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree in Biomedical Science
• Health and Safety training
• Quality management training

Experience
Essential

• Experience working and communicating as part of a diverse team
• Experience working in a high-through put environment

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience working within an NHS laboratory environment

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Basic English & Maths (GCSE or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Desirable

• Degree in Biomedical Science
• Health and Safety training
• Quality management training

Experience
Essential

• Experience working and communicating as part of a diverse team
• Experience working in a high-through put environment

Desirable

• Broad knowledge of medical terminology
• Experience working within an NHS laboratory environment

Skills Required