Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team in the Clinical Biochemistry Department of our ISO15189:2022 accredited laboratory at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. We provide diagnostic and monitoring services to patients across a wide geographical area and support our acute services across both the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole General Hospital within the Trust.
We are a supportive Trust interested in developing our employees, all relevant training will be provided and there are opportunities for continuing professional development for the successful applicant.
The One Dorset Pathology service will bring together Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals to deliver a single, efficient and high-quality pathology service. It 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. The new service is a formal collaboration and is included in one of the 29 national pathology networks known as the 'South 6' network that includes: Hampshire Hospitals, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Salisbury and Southampton.
Main duties of the job
A new 25 million state of the art building has been built at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and officially opened May 2024. A new pathology computer system linking all the pathology laboratories in the county is now up and running and we have recently completed a major analyser refresh across the S6 Network.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital but you will be required to work across site.
Interview Date: TBC
Rota: You will be required to be involved in the out of hours rota The successful applicant will:

• Be required to act in a scientific role in the analysis of blood, body fluids, tissues and cells using specialised laboratory equipment to determine the presence or absence of disease, enabling diagnosis and also to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
• Responsible for delegated tasks, involved in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of a clinical pathology service that enables high standards of patient care.
• Required to act as a deputy to the section leader (band 7 BMS).
• Assist in the teaching and development of trainee staff and support workers.
• Expected to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments in Biochemistry as part of their continuing professional development (CPD).

Participation in the out of hours rota is expected.
For full duties of the post, please see the job description.
For full requirements of the post, please see the person specification.
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.
In some cases 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
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
29,970 to 36,483 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-SP04731
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castlelane East
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

• Health Professions Council (HCPC) for Registration
• Honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
• Completion of IBMS Registration Portfolio

Desirable

• Working towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Experience
Essential

• HCPC registration experience
• Current experience within UKAS accredited laboratory

Desirable

• Experience in equipment validation and implementation

Skills
Essential

• Practical skills associated with Good Laboratory Practice.
• Ability to provide specialist clinical training and education in practice
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint and database software

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Able to work autonomously and as team member

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Health Professions Council (HCPC) for Registration
• Honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
• Completion of IBMS Registration Portfolio

Desirable

• Working towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Experience
Essential

• HCPC registration experience
• Current experience within UKAS accredited laboratory

Desirable

• Experience in equipment validation and implementation

Skills
Essential

• Practical skills associated with Good Laboratory Practice.
• Ability to provide specialist clinical training and education in practice
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet, PowerPoint and database software

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Able to work autonomously and as team member