Biomedical Scientist (Specialist)

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bournemouth is looking for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join their team in a busy clinical laboratory. This role involves providing a specialised diagnostic microbiology service and supervising support staff. Candidates must have a Biomedical Science degree and HCPC registration. The position offers full training and support, with opportunities to work across various sections of the laboratory. The role requires participation in a weekend and evening rota, with working hours of 28.5 per week.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist required.
• Experience in a clinical UKAS accredited Microbiology laboratory.
• Good understanding of practical and theoretical medical microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialised, diagnostic, clinical microbiology service.
• Work independently in all areas of the laboratory.
• Supervise, train and mentor Biomedical Support Workers.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent

Registration with HCPC

IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Biomedical Scientist (Specialist)

The closing date is 11 November 2025

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 built 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 28.5 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: 21st November 2025

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.

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

• Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC
• IBMS specialist portfolio in Microbiology or equivalent post registration experience

Experience

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

Technical skills

• A good understanding of practical and theoretical medical microbiology

Personal attributes

• 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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust