Job Description

Band 2 - Medical Laboratory Asst-Specimen Reception (Part - time 18.75 h/w).
Previous candidates no need to apply.
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:Compassionate,Aspirational,Resourceful,Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.
Details
Date posted
22 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum, pro rata.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
193-7567900NCG
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

Skills Required