Laboratory Support Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,272 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oxford, OX3 9DU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

To act as the first point of contact for the pathology department, dealingwith a wide range of enquiries including confidential matters. o To receive and assess the suitability of laboratory pathologicalspecimens for analysis. o To check patient identification details and assign a laboratory number. o To distribute specimens to relevant pathology sections, fast-trackingurgent, clinic, and labile samples as appropriate. o To input patient demographics, clinical details and assay requests intothe laboratory computer system. o Preparation of samples for diagnostic testing, including centrifugation,aliquoting and allocation to appropriate analyser racking. o Analysis of specimens using simple benchtop analysers, includingquality control of these instruments under the supervision of qualifiedBiomedical Scientists. o Printing, sorting and despatching of laboratory reports. o Collection of data for audits. o Distribution of Pathology consumables from main stores. o To maintain confidentiality of information regarding the patient at alltimes o To assist in keeping the workplace clean and tidy, including preparationof laboratory disinfectants. o To work within the Pathology Reception Standard OperatingProcedures and general laboratory policies and procedures.

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