• Job Description

  Req#: C9405-26-0062?language=en&page=35&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Applications are invited for a Bank 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.

  Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide ad hoc backfill cover for the Blood Sciences Department Specimen Reception.

  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.

  About us

  At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

  Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

  We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

  We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application materials. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process. We value honesty and appreciate applications that are genuine and representative of the individual behind them.

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  11 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,465 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  405-26-CS032MLA

  Job locations

  Dorset County Hospital

  Williams Avenue

  Dorchester

  DT1 2JY

  
  

  Job description

  Job 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 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.

  Job description

  Job 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 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.

  Person Specification

  Education, Qualification & Training

  Essential

  • GCSE in Science, Maths and English

  Desirable

  • Experience working in a laboratory environment

  Knowledge & Experience

  Essential

  • Ability to follow written procedures
  • Familiarity and use of computers

  Desirable

  • Work within healthcare environment in recent years
  • Work carried out to meet specific deadlines

  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 define and maintain confidentiality
  • 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

  Person Specification

  Education, Qualification & Training

  Essential

  • GCSE in Science, Maths and English

  Desirable

  • Experience working in a laboratory environment

  Knowledge & Experience

  Essential

  • Ability to follow written procedures
  • Familiarity and use of computers

  Desirable

  • Work within healthcare environment in recent years
  • Work carried out to meet specific deadlines

  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 define and maintain confidentiality
  • 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

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Dorset County Hospital

  Williams Avenue

  Dorchester

  DT1 2JY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Dorset County Hospital

  Williams Avenue

  Dorchester

  DT1 2JY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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