Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Medical Laboratory Assistant
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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 services 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
- 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.
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.
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Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our 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.
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For further details/informal visits contact:
Name: Ashleigh Downton
Job title: PAD team leader
Email address: ashleigh.downton@dchft.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01305 254331
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