Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant

The closing date is 05 January 2026

Job summary

Applications are invited from highly motivated individuals for aMedical 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.

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.

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

405-25-HS567MLA

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

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

GCSE in Science, Maths and English

Desirable

Experience working in a laboratory enviroment

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, Qualifications & Training

Essential

GCSE in Science, Maths and English

Desirable

Experience working in a laboratory enviroment

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)