Transfusion Data and Quality Technician
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 01/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This advert explicitly states that sponsorship is not offered.
The source advert contains explicit wording ruling out sponsorship for this specific role. Consider other live roles at the same band from sponsorship-friendly trusts.
“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role supports the Blood Transfusion Practitioner Team as a Band 4 Data and Quality Technician. You will provide administrative and analytical support for the management and audit of blood transfusion data. Key tasks include assisting with electronic blood tracking systems, ensuring compliance with standards, and supporting data collection and report production. The position is part of the 'One Dorset Pathology' service, aiming to create an integrated pathology service for Dorset.
Essential criteria
- Diploma-level study or equivalent experience in a data, IT or related field
Desirable criteria
- Qualification or training in audit, quality or healthcare systems
- Experience of data collection, analysis or reporting
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Experience in healthcare, pathology or laboratory environment
- Experience supporting audits or quality activities
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
- Ability to follow policies, procedures and SOPs
- Able to recognise when to seek advice or escalate issues
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to maintain concentration over prolonged periods
- Education, Qualifications and Training
- Diploma-level study or equivalent experience in a data, IT or related field
- Qualification or training in audit, quality or healthcare systems
- Experience of data collection, analysis or reporting
- Experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Experience in healthcare, pathology or laboratory environment
- Experience supporting audits or quality activities
- Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work accurately with attention to detail
- Ability to follow policies, procedures and SOPs
- Able to recognise when to seek advice or escalate issues
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to maintain concentration over prolonged periods
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Transfusion Data and Quality Technician
The closing date is 01 October 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to support our Blood Transfusion Practitioner Team as a Band 4 Data and Quality Technician.
Previous experience working in data gathering or analysis is desirable. You should be dextrous, possess good keyboard skills, be able to prioritise, be literate and numerate, with a flexible approach to work.
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
As Transfusion Data and Quality Technician you willwork as part of the Transfusion Practitioner team, providing administrative and analytical support for the management and audit of blood transfusion data.
To assist the Transfusion Practitioner (TP) and senior colleagues in the maintenance and ongoing development of electronic blood tracking systems (e.g. BloodTrack), ensuring compli
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