Biomedical Scientist - Immunology | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Biomedical Scientist in Immunology. Based at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, the post forms part of the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Immunology Department, delivering diagnostic and monitoring services across a wide area.

The successful applicant will be HCPC registered, contribute to CPD, and support in teaching trainee staff while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Role involves analysis of blood, body fluids, tissues and cells using specialised equipment to diagnose and monitor disease.
• Commitment to CPD and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Act in a scientific role analysing samples to determine the presence of disease.
• Contribute to day-to-day organisation and delivery of a clinical pathology service.
• Assist in teaching and development of trainee staff and support workers.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Immunology developments as part of CPD.

Skills

HCPC registered

Biomedical Scientist

Immunology

Job description

Biomedical Scientist - Immunology | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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.

This role requires HCPC Registration.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview: Week commencing 2nd November 2026

**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. *

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.

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.

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.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026

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Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 pa

Hours: Full-time

Location: Bournemouth, BH7 7DW

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 6 Oct 2026

Closing date: 5 Nov 2026