Senior Administrator - Blood Sciences | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£28,392 - £31,157 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly organised and proactive administrator to support the Consultant Chemical Pathologist and the Blood Sciences Department.

The post‑holder will lead on clinic administration, governance support and communication processes, working closely with senior clinical and laboratory staff. Strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and the ability to work independently are essential.

Oversee clinic scheduling and provide administrative support to the Consultant Chemical Pathologist and Head of Blood Sciences.

Support governance processes, training compliance, departmental meetings and regulatory inspections.

Maintain effective communication systems for patient enquiries and clinic bookings.

Order departmental consumables, monitor expenditure and escalate concerns where required.

Act as a key contact for internal colleagues, external agencies and regulatory bodies.

Line manage the General Administrator for Blood Sciences and support wider Pathology administration when needed.

Demonstrate professionalism, tact, diplomacy and problem‑solving skills at all times.

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.

The attached full job description will outline detailed responsibilities and person specification..

Right to Work in the UK:This role is not availablefor 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.

This advert closes on Thursday 20 Aug 2026

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