Cellular Pathology Administrator; band 3

Cellular Pathology Administrator – Histology | Full Time | Hybrid Working Available opening assignment of 12 weeks

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and organised Cellular Pathology Administrator to support a busy Histology team within a large healthcare pathology service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong administrator with experience working in healthcare, laboratory, medical or high-volume administrative environments who enjoys working in a fast-paced setting and supporting operational service delivery.

The successful candidate will provide a broad range of administrative support to the Cellular Pathology team, supporting the processing, tracking and coordination of pathology documentation, patient information and laboratory case administration.

• Provide administrative support to the Histology / Cellular Pathology service
• Input patient and specimen details accurately onto the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Handle telephone and email enquiries from clinicians, service users and healthcare staff
• Process and distribute patient reports and documentation in a timely manner
• Support tracking and coordination of pathology cases sent externally for testing or reporting
• Maintain spreadsheets and records relating to laboratory cases and reporting activity
• Assist with general office administration including filing, scanning, photocopying and document preparation
• Support stock control and ordering of office consumables
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection and governance procedures
• Assist with diary coordination, meeting administration and minute taking where required
• Support induction and training of new or less experienced staff where appropriate

• Previous administration experience within healthcare, laboratory, medical or clinical environments
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Experience working with databases or information systems
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work accurately under pressure
• Excellent customer service and telephone handling skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information appropriately

• Experience using LIMS systems
• Previous Cellular Pathology, Histology or laboratory administration experience

• Full-time hours
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Hybrid working may be available
• Fast-paced and supportive team environment
• Temporary assignment opportunity