Job overview
Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals for a Medical Laboratory Assistant post in the department of Blood Sciences at Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust.
The department provides a wide range of analytical, diagnostic and interpretative service to hospitals, clinics and GP practices.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will be required to undertake basic laboratory tasks which include specimen reception, keyboard entry of data into the laboratory management system and preparation of laboratory materials.
Working in the specimen reception area you will be responsible for ensuring that the samples received into the department are recorded and prepared appropriately. You will also triage requests ensuring that urgent work is fast tracked appropriately.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
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.
Person specification
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- • Ability to plan and prioritise own work
Desirable
- • Ability to accurately and legibly transcribe information
- • Ability to identify personal requirements which are needed to maintain effective relationships with colleagues and service users
- • Ability to evaluate self in terms of relationships with other people and a flexible approach to working patterns and hours
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- • Ability to follow written procedures
- • Familiarity and use of computers
- • Work within healthcare environment in recent years
- • Work carried out to meet specific deadlines
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- • GCSE in Science, Maths and English
Desirable
- • Experience working in a laboratory environment
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This advert is for Medical Laboratory Assistant with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorchester, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 07 Aug 2026.
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