Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service.
The successful candidates will be highly motivated and organised, possess excellent interpersonal skills and show both analytical and creative potential.
Cellular Pathology has a high quality UKAS accreditation record and it is an approved laboratory for Registration and Specialist training by the IBMS. The department will soon be moving to a new purpose-built laboratory facility and is currently implementing advanced digital and computational pathology systems as part of a pan-Dorset service improvement program.
Interview Date: 10th/ 11th December 2025
Main duties of the job
Duties will include assisting with dissection, biopsy transfer in BMS led dissection, embedding, microtomy, special stains and immunohistochemistry.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.
Details
Date posted
19 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
31,049 to 37,796 a year pa
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-SP05296
Job locations
One Dorset Pathology Hub, Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good General Education
• Registration with HCPC
• IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in Pathology in accredited laboratory
• Desire to complete IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
• Experience of using common IT software

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of scientific skill using complex diagnostic procedures
• Demonstrable experience of working in Histology
• Demonstrable experience of working in NG-Cytology
• Demonstrable experience of Quality Control procedures
• Experience of quality management system
• Experience of using hospital IT systems
• Experience of using Laboratory IT systems (LIS)

Technical Skills
Essential

• Capable of working effectively either independently, or as part of a team
• Must be able to understand and work within established Standard Operating Procedures and relevant Health & Safety policies, including COSHH
• Work flexibly in response to changing circumstances.
• Recognises and reports problems as they arise
• Works within limits of responsibility
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Handling biological specimens
• Good interpretive skills at bench level

Desirable

• Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work
• Happy to work in a busy environment

Knowledge
Essential

• A good understanding of Cellular Pathology
• Be willing to undergo further training, according to the needs of the job and as part of personal development

Desirable

• Understanding of UKAS requirements
• Currently participating in CPD
• Ability to train more junior staff to work in accordance to SOP's

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good General Education
• Registration with HCPC
• IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Demonstrable experience of working in Pathology in accredited laboratory
• Desire to complete IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology
• Experience of using common IT software

Desirable

• Demonstrable experience of scientific skill using complex diagnostic procedures
• Demonstrable experience of working in Histology
• Demonstrable experience of working in NG-Cytology
• Demonstrable experience of Quality Control procedures
• Experience of quality management system
• Experience of using hospital IT systems
• Experience of using Laboratory IT systems (LIS)

Technical Skills
Essential

• Capable of working effectively either independently, or as part of a team
• Must be able to understand and work within established Standard Operating Procedures and relevant Health & Safety policies, including COSHH
• Work flexibly in response to changing circumstances.
• Recognises and reports problems as they arise
• Works within limits of responsibility
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Handling biological specimens
• Good interpretive skills at bench level

Desirable

• Understand the importance of quality at all levels of our work
• Happy to work in a busy environment

Knowledge
Essential

• A good understanding of Cellular Pathology
• Be willing to undergo further training, according to the needs of the job and as part of personal development

Desirable

• Understanding of UKAS requirements
• Currently participating in CPD
• Ability to train more junior staff to work in accordance to SOP's

Skills Required