Biomedical Scientist - Immunology

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist for the Immunology Department at Royal Bournemouth Hospital. The role supports diagnostic and monitoring services across our Trust and contributes to CPD and professional development.

The post offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) with training and progression opportunities within the One Dorset Pathology service.

Qualifications

• HCPC Registration is required.
• Honours degree in a biological science.
• IBMS Registration Portfolio completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Act in a scientific role analyzing blood, body fluids, tissues and cells.
• Deliver a high-standard clinical pathology service.
• Assist in teaching and development of trainee staff.
• Maintain CPD and knowledge of Immunology developments.

Skills

HCPC registration

Biomedical science

Immunology knowledge

Clinical pathology

Teaching/mentoring

Education

HCPC registration required

Honours degree in biological science

IBMS Registration Portfolio

Working towards IBMS Specialist Portfolio

Tools

Quality Management Software

Winpath

Phadia 250

Job description

Main area Immunology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full Flexibility Required) Job ref 153-SP06709

Department name 01. UHD - General Recruitment Site Royal Bournemouth Hospital Town Bournemouth Salary £32,073 - £39,043 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 16/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 28/09/2026

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 Immunology 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 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.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview: 28th September

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.

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

• Demonstrable experience in Clinical Immunology
• Experience of working in an NHS UKAS approved laboratory
• Experience in equipment validation and implementation

Skills

• Good interpretive skills at bench level
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrable experience of pipetting
• Basic computer skills
• Handling biological specimens
• Practical skills associated with GLP
• Knowledge of Phadia 250
• Familiarity with Quality Management Software
• Familiarity with Winpath software
• Knowledge of Immunofluorescence

Other requirements

• Desire and ability to relocate to the area
• Experience of training other members of staff
• Able to work autonomously and as a 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

Knowledge

• Willing and able to learn new skills through further training
• Currently participating in CPD
• A good understanding of Clinical Immunology

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.