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Location
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Per Annum
Profession
Health science services
Grade
Band 5
Deadline
06 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
20 Jun 2025

Job overview

This is an exciting time to join the Pathology team in Dorset.  We are currently making great progress with our vision to create a first class integrated pathology service for Dorset.

The 'One Dorset Pathology' service encompasses site at Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals which 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.

Staff will be able to develop to their full potential and substantial investment has been agreed, offering opportunities for service development and state-of-the-art modernisation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly Blood Sciences and Transfusion team at Dorset County Hospital.

The successful applicant will be a state registered BMS though consideration will be given to applicants with an IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science, or an appropriate degree which could be topped up with extra modules.

The hospital is in the county town of Dorchester which is eight miles from the Jurassic coastline and award-winning beach.

The department has IBMS training approval, UKAS ISO15189:2022 accreditation and encourages professional development.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the organisation of and participate in the work of the Blood Sciences Laboratory & Hospital Blood Bank, in accordance with the departmental policies, protocols and quality standards.

The post holder will be expected to support the service working shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.