Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Able to input data accurately and legibly, from source to PC.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Able to use a PC including items such as keyboard, mouse, barcode reader.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Able to work according to specific operating requirements and instructions.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Able to maintain effective relationships with colleagues and service users.
- EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
GCSEs or equivalent in English, Maths, Science or ICT
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Able to plan and prioritise own work with the ability to know when to seek advice or escalate problems.2
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Able to communicate verbally and in writing.
- SKILLS & ABILITIES
Able to define and maintain confidentiality.
- KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Experience of work within a highly regulated environment.
- KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Work carried out to meet specific deadlines.
- KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Work carried out to comply with specific quality requirements
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to support our Blood Transfusion Team as Band 2 Biomedical Support Worker with the Hospital Transfusion Team.
Previous experience working in a highly regulated environment is desirable. You should have good computer and communication skills.
This is an exciting time to join the Pathology team in Dorset. We are currently making great progress with our vision to create a first class integrated pathology service for Dorset.
The ‘One Dorset Pathology’ service for Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals will provide clinicians, patients and carers with a consistent and high standard of service across the area and maximise efficiency in the use of resources.
Main duties of the job
To work alongside NMC/HCPC-registered staff in HTL providing a timely, high quality, accurate and cost-effective service.
To record both final fate and traceability of blood components. This will include administration duties within the electronic blood tracking information system, where appropriate.
To collect and extract data for the production of statistical reports.
To assist with a range of clerical and administrative duties in support of the Transfusion Practitioners and Hospital Transfusion Team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
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This advert is for Biomedical Support Worker - Hospital Transfusion Laboratory (HTL) with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, England. It is listed as a Healthcare science assistant role. The advertised salary is £25272.00. The contract type is Permanent: 0.5 WTE. The application deadline is 13 Sep 2026.
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