Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

University Hospitals Dorset; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Biomedical Scientist in Cellular Pathology for a full-time role at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team, providing high-quality pathology services while enjoying opportunities for further study and professional development. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a modern, well-equipped laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist required.
• Experience in Pathology in accredited laboratory is essential.
• Desire to complete IBMS Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with dissection, embedding, and microtomy.
• Conduct special stains and immunohistochemistry.
• Work flexibly across Trust locations as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science

HCPC registration

Job description

Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

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HoursFull time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday; 8:15-16:45 (1 hour lunch break))Job ref153-SP04513EmployerUniversity Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation TrustEmployer typeNHSSiteRoyal Bournemouth HospitalTownBournemouthSalary£29,970 - £36,483 paSalary periodYearlyClosing21/05/2025 23:59

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As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with university hospital status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.

We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches youll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, were also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.

We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.

As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service on a 1-Year Fixed Term contract.

The successful candidates will be highly motivated and organised, possess excellent interpersonal skills and show both analytical and creative potential.

Opportunities for further study, scientific posters and papers, training courses and CPD are strongly encouraged.

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.

Additional Contact Information

Alexandra Grainey Cellular Pathology Operations Laboratory Manager

Base Location: The position will be primarily based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital site however cross site cover may be required dependent on the needs and requirements of the service

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

Duties will include assisting with dissection, biopsy transfer in BMS led dissection, embedding, microtomy, special stains and immunohistochemistry.

Working for our organisation

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 teammates 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 some 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 about this at interview. 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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

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

Experience

• 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 criteria

• 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

• 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 criteria

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

Knowledge

• 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 criteria

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

Please Note

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Science

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