Healthcare Science Practitioner | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 20 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £30,162 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 November 2025 |
| Location: | Poole, BH15 2JB |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7388660/153-SP04931 |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen to join a small, friendly and dedicated team within the Clinical Measurement Department at University Hospitals Dorset. The department is open from 8am until 5pm; Monday to Friday however weekend working may be required in the future. Staff will be required to work flexibly between these hours.
The healthcare science practitioner post is a 3 year fixed term role. The post holder will assist with the provision of routine Clinical Measurement Services which includes a range of diagnostic assessments. Many of the assessments sit within the field of gastroenterology, colorectal and pelvic floor.
The post holder will work under the direction of the Clinical Measurement team. We will provide you with training across all clinical areas and there may be an opportunity for the post holder to undertake additional training in the form of a level 4 Diploma in Healthcare Science (subject to interest and suitability). The apprentice will undertake practical training whilst working with a team of practitioners, and clinical scientists providing the diagnostics and at the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
This demanding role offers the opportunity to develop a range of organisational,interpersonal andinter-professional skills
The post requires flexibility and versatility. We are looking for a caring, motivated individual who possess excellent communication skills and embraces our Trust values.
Interview Date: 13th November 2025
The post-holder will support and assist the team with performance of diagnostic tests and assessments. They will conduct their routine and non-routine activities under the overall guidance of senior staff. Training will be provided. There will be some administrative duties associated with the role, such as maintaining records of patient attendance, preparation of patient packs, liaising with ward staff and porters and arranging in-patient transport to and from the Department.
The post holder will set-up the clinical room/s and equipment for clinical measurement investigations as required prior to the investigation, and clear the room and equipment following investigations, as required.
The post-holder will follow department policies and SOP's and will report to the Head of Clinical Measurement at regular intervals, to ensure the appropriate maintenance and development of Clinical Measurement services.
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.
This means that some 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 at interview.
Please note 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 relevant Trust or national terms and conditions.
The post holder will undertake practical training whilst working with a team of practitioners and clinical scientists providing the diagnostic services at the University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. The post holder will gain skills and experience by observing, assisting, and performing procedures under direct supervision.
They will communicate effectively within the healthcare environment and clinical team, adapting communication to meet varying needs and overcoming barriers to understanding. They will apply academic learning and develop patient-centred skills.
The nature of the work will be a mixture of routine and non-routine clinical work. The work will require an understanding of a range of healthcare science clinical activities. This is a physical role requiring the need to perform lifting and handling, patient transfers and will need a high degree of manual dexterity
This advert closes on Saturday 1 Nov 2025
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