Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry

University Hospitals Dorset; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Biochemistry team at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. This Band 5, full-time permanent role offers 37.5 hours per week with cross-site duties across the Trust.

Base location is Royal Bournemouth Hospital, with duties across sites. The post requires HCPC registration and an honours degree in a biological science, plus IBMS registration portfolio. A commitment to CPD is essential.

Qualifikationen

• HCPC registration is required.
• Honours degree in biological science.
• Completion of IBMS Registration Portfolio.

Aufgaben

• Analyse blood, body fluids, tissues and cells to aid diagnosis and monitor treatment.
• Organise and deliver clinical pathology services to maintain high patient care standards.
• Assist in teaching and developing trainee staff and support workers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Biochemistry developments as part of CPD.

Kenntnisse

HCPC registration

Biochemistry knowledge

Interpreting results

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Honours degree in biological science

Completion of IBMS Registration Portfolio

Working towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Tools

WinPath software

Quality Management Software

Jobbeschreibung

Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry

Band 5

Main area Biochemistry Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full Flexibility Required) Job ref 153-SP06418-A

Department name 01. UHD - General Recruitment Site Royal Bournemouth Hospital Town Bournemouth Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 05/11/2026

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 £500m transformation 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 you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re 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.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered 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 committed to staff development, offering training and ongoing professional development opportunities.

The One Dorset Pathology service unites Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital, and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals to deliver a high-quality, efficient, and consistent service. It is part of the national ‘S6’ pathology network, alongside Hampshire Hospitals, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Salisbury, and Southampton.

This role requires HCPC Registration.

Base location - Royal Bournemouth Hospital but you will be required to work across site.

Rota: You will be required to be involved in the out of hours rota

Interview date - Friday 5 November and Monday 9 November. 2026

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 Biochemistry as part of their continuing professional development (CPD).

Working for our organisation

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service‑specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

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

• 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
• Working towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Experience

• Previous experience working in Clinical Biochemistry
• Current experience within an NHS UKAS accredited laboratory
• Experience in equipment validation and implementation

Skills

• Practical skills associated with Good Laboratory Practice.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of common IT software
• Handling biological specimens
• Able to train others
• Familiarity with Quality Management Software
• Familiarity with Winpath software

Personal Attributes

• Able to work autonomously and as team member
• Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritise.
• Flexibility
• Time management
• Physical capability to perform laboratory duties working alone on shifts

Other requirements

• Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
• Willing and able to relocate for the role

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

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.