Biomedical Scientist (Specialist)

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is seeking an experienced Biomedical Scientist for a dynamic role in microbiology. The successful candidate will contribute to patient care, oversee technical laboratory tasks, and benefit from a supportive training environment within a well-equipped facility. The position offers significant opportunities for professional development within the National Health Service.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist for clinical microbiology.
• Experience in clinical UKAS accredited Microbiology laboratory.
• Familiarity with routine microbiology procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic clinical microbiology service for patient care.
• Supervise and mentor Biomedical Support Workers.
• Work independently across all laboratory sections.

Skills

Practical medical microbiology

Clear communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent

Registration with HCPC

Job description

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to gain experience in a busy clinical laboratory within a large acute Trust.

The microbiology laboratory is situated in a purpose build facility, is well-equipped, fully computerised, holds UKAS accreditation and is an IBMS registered training laboratory. We currently offer diagnostic microbiology to University Hospital Dorset and other healthcare providers from one laboratory based in the new Dorset Pathology Hub at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

The configuration of the Microbiology service across Dorset is currently under review with a vision to provide a Dorset wide service supported by laboratories based at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and at Dorset County Hospital.

The position is for a band 5 or band 6 Biomedical Scientist, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Candidates should have as a minimum, current HCPC registration and previous experience of working in an NHS Microbiology laboratory. There will be the opportunity to work in all sections of the department and will receive full training and support relevant to their level of experience.

Working hours are 37.5 per week, which includes participation in a weekend rota and an extended working day rota.

You will be required to participate in the weekend and evening rota.

Base Location: The Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

Duties will include all aspects of diagnostic bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, serology and molecular virology.

About us

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.

In some cases this means that a 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 at interview.

Details Date posted

04 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP04609

Job locations

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

Job description Job responsibilities

A HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist providing a specialised, diagnostic, clinical microbiology service contributing to clinical care of patients and control of infectious diseases within the hospital and community. The post holder will be competent to work independently in all areas of the laboratory. The post holder will supervise, train and mentor Biomedical Support Workers and trainee Biomedical Scientists.

Job description Job responsibilities

A HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist providing a specialised, diagnostic, clinical microbiology service contributing to clinical care of patients and control of infectious diseases within the hospital and community. The post holder will be competent to work independently in all areas of the laboratory. The post holder will supervise, train and mentor Biomedical Support Workers and trainee Biomedical Scientists.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent post registration experience

Experience Essential

• IBMS registration portfolio
• Experience of working in a clinical UKAS accredited Microbiology laboratory
• Working knowledge of routine microbiology procedures

Technical skills Essential

• A good understanding of practical and theoretical medical microbiology

Personal attributes Essential

• Clear communicator
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent post registration experience

Experience Essential

• IBMS registration portfolio
• Experience of working in a clinical UKAS accredited Microbiology laboratory
• Working knowledge of routine microbiology procedures

Technical skills Essential

• A good understanding of practical and theoretical medical microbiology

Personal attributes Essential

• Clear communicator
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)