Laboratory Co-ordinator - External Referrals

Job Description Job Title: External Referrals Co-ordinator Department: Laboratory Specimen Reception/Laboratory Services Reports to: Head of Laboratory Services/ Chief Medical Scientists/ Senior Medical Scientists Date: 2026 Overall Purpose of Job To co-ordinate and manage all aspects of the Laboratory External Referrals Service in accordance with the mission, values, vision and strategic plan of the Hospital. The External Referrals Co-ordinator will be responsible for the efficient processing, documentation, packaging, dispatch, tracking and follow-up of specimens referred to external laboratories. The role will support the delivery of a high-quality, patient-focused laboratory service by ensuring compliance with laboratory procedures, quality standards and transport regulations. This role will require close collaboration with laboratory scientific staff, specimen reception staff, clinical teams, couriers and external laboratory providers. Key Responsibilities and Service Delivery Co-...