Specimen Reception Clerical Assistant
The closing date is 01 March 2026
Job summary
Fixed Term | 12 Months
Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service (SDGS) is a committed team of over 100 colleagues, delivering core and specialist rare disease and oncology genomics services as part of the North East and Yorkshire Genomic Laboratory Hub (NEY GLH), with partners in Leeds and Newcastle.
From April 2024, SDGS became a focused, 'dry' analysis and reporting department, receiving 'wet' lab work data/results from our partner laboratories.
About You
- GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent are required, and any administration qualifications would be desirable
- Familiarity with MS office or similar and experience of working within an office environment as well as possessing good communication and organisational skills.
- Be comfortable handling specimens and previous experience of this is desirable
- It is essential that that you are a good team member with the confidence to work independently whenever necessary. And possess the ability to handle confidential material in an appropriate manner
Main duties of the job
The administration team is an integral part of Sheffield Diagnostic Genetics Service providing support which is essential to the provision of an excellent service to the department and to our patients.
Various office duties are performed by the team including dealing with the post, telephone calls & emails, data-input and several other tasks.
Specimen reception duties cover approximately 40% of this position. It includes dealing with specimens as per the job description and entering patient data onto data bases used by the departmen
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Details
Date posted
24 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
425-26-7773266
Job locations
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
Employer's website
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