Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; In loco; GBP 34.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join our Clinical Biochemistry team. The role involves analysis of blood and body fluids using specialised laboratory equipment to aid diagnosis and monitoring of patients.

The post supports CPD and staff development as part of a busy service across Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole General Hospital.

Competenze

• Must hold HCPC registration and be registered Biomedical Scientist.
• Demonstrated analytical capability in biochemistry analysis and reporting.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and CPD.

Mansioni

• Perform analysis of blood, body fluids, tissues and cells using specialised equipment.
• Contribute to day-to-day organisation and delivery of clinical pathology services.
• Assist in teaching and development of trainee staff and support workers.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team working

CPD

Formazione

HCPC Registration

Strumenti

Biochemistry instrumentation

Descrizione del lavoro

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

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).

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 be reimbursed. 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Leah Hughes Job title: Laboratory Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0300 019 6732