Biomedical Scientist - Clinical Biochemistry | University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 27 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,049 - £37,796 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH7 7DW |
| Company: | Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7815515/153-SP05726 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team in the Clinical Biochemistry 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 will bring together Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals to deliver a single, efficient and high-quality pathology service. It will provide clinicians, patients and carers with a consistent and high standard of service across the area and maximise efficiency in the use of resources. The new service is a formal collaboration and is included in one of the 29 national pathology networks known as the 'S6' network that includes: Hampshire Hospitals, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Salisbury and Southampton.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital but you will be required to work across site.
Interview Date: 23-24th March 2026
Rota: You will be required to be involved in the out of hours rota
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 Biochemistry as part of their continuing professional development (CPD).
Participation in the out of hours rota is expected.
For full duties of the post, please see the job description.
For full requirements of the post, please see the person specification.
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 be reimbursed. 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.
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Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this postion.
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 Friday 13 Mar 2026
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