Medical Laboratory Assistant | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Dorchester is inviting applications for the role of Medical Laboratory Assistant. The position requires handling specimen reception, entering data into the laboratory management system, and preparing laboratory materials. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. The Trust values integrity, respect, teamwork, and excellence in providing patient care. Applications close on January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated individuals with the right to work in the UK.
• Experience in laboratory tasks is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Specimen reception and data entry into the laboratory management system.
• Preparation of laboratory materials.
• Ensuring samples are recorded and prepared appropriately.
• Triage requests to fast track urgent work.

Job description

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Specimen reception and data entry into the laboratory management system.
• Preparation of laboratory materials.
• Ensuring samples are recorded and prepared appropriately.
• Triage requests to fast track urgent work.

Our Mission & Vision

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.

Commitment to Diversity

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.

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.

Attachments & Application

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.

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026