Medical Laboratory Assistant

NHS; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Dorchester is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to assist in laboratory tasks, including specimen reception and data management. The ideal candidate should have GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English, along with experience in a laboratory environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to quality patient care in a dynamic team setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake basic laboratory tasks including specimen reception and data entry.
• Ensure samples received into the department are recorded appropriately.
• Triage requests ensuring that urgent work is fast tracked.

Skills

Ability to follow written procedures

Familiarity and use of computers

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Ability to plan and prioritise own work

Ability to define and maintain confidentiality

Ability to accurately and legibly transcribe information

Ability to evaluate self in terms of relationships

Education

GCSE in Science, Maths and English

Experience working in a laboratory environment

Job description

Go back Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Medical Laboratory Assistant

The closing date is 21 September 2025

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.

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.

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 [e-mail] 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, Qualifications & Training

• GCSE in Science, Maths and English
• Experience working in a laboratory enviroment

Knowledge & Experience

• Ability to follow written procedures
• Familiarity and use of computers
• Work within healthcare environment in recent years
• Work carried out to meet specific deadlines

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to plan and prioritise own work
• 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 name

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust