Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to support our Blood Transfusion Team as Band 2 Biomedical Support Worker with the Hospital Transfusion Team. 

Previous experience working in a highly regulated environment is desirable. You should have good computer and communication skills. 

This is an exciting time to join the Pathology team in Dorset. We are currently making great progress with our vision to create a first class integrated pathology service for Dorset.

The ‘One Dorset Pathology’ service for Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals will provide clinicians, patients and carers with a consistent and high standard of service across the area and maximise efficiency in the use of resources.

Main duties of the job

To work alongside NMC/HCPC-registered staff in HTL providing a timely, high quality, accurate and cost-effective service.

To record both final fate and traceability of blood components.  This will include administration duties within the electronic blood tracking information system, where appropriate.

To collect and extract data for the production of statistical reports.

To assist with a range of clerical and administrative duties in support of the Transfusion Practitioners and Hospital Transfusion Team.

Working for our organisation

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 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.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements.  Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.