• Job Description

  Req#: C9153-25-0590?language=en&page=251&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team in the Immunology Department of our ISO15189:2012 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.

  This role required Honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)/HCPC

  Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

  Interview Date: TBC

  Main duties of the job

  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.
  • Assist in the teaching and development of trainee staff and support workers.
  • Expected to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments in Immunology as part of their continuing professional development (CPD).

  For full duties of the post, please see the job description.

  For full requirements of the post, please see the person specification.

  Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

  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.

  A new £25 million state of the art building is being built on the Wessex field site at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and is scheduled to open in 2023. 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 tender across the S6 Network to replace all of the analytical platforms.

  Details

  Date posted

  16 May 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-SP04548

  Job locations

  Royal Bournemouth Hospital

  Castle Lane 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 a UK 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 a UK 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

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Bournemouth Hospital

  Castle Lane East

  Bournemouth

  BH7 7DW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal Bournemouth Hospital

  Castle Lane East

  Bournemouth

  BH7 7DW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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