Job requirements
Essential
27 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
In depth knowledge of training requirements of pathology workforce
- Knowledge
Good knowledge of health and safety regulations and undertaking risk assessments
- Knowledge
Detailed knowledge and understanding of quality assurance processes and quality management systems within a hospital pathology laboratory
- Knowledge
Detailed knowledge and understanding of training accreditation requirements within a hospital pathology laboratory
- Experience
Experience of working as Specialist Biomedical Scientist within hospital pathology laboratory
- Experience
Experience of working within a team
- Experience
Experience of teaching or training
- Experience
Experience of troubleshooting within a healthcare environment
- Experience
Experience of effective resource management
- Qualifications
GCSE Grade 4/C or Level 2 English
- Qualifications
GCSE Grade 4/C or Level 2 Maths
- Qualifications
BSc Biomedical Science or equivalent IBMS Accredited Batchelor of Science
- Qualifications
HCPC Registration as Biomedical Scientist without restriction to practice
- Qualifications
IBMS Specialist Portfolio (or equivalent experience) in relevant field
- Qualifications
MSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent experience
- Personal Attributes
Ability to liaise and communicate with all grades of staff and professional groups
- Personal Attributes
Effective personal and time management skills with ability to manage conflicting priorities
- Personal Attributes
Ability to set goals in consultation with others
- Personal Attributes
Negotiation skills
- Language requirement
Able to speak English as necessary to undertake the role
- Technical Skills Competencies
Highly developed technical and scientific skills
- Technical Skills Competencies
Highly developed written and oral communication skills in a variety of settings and to a variety of audiences
- Technical Skills Competencies
Teaching, training, and presentation skills
- Technical Skills Competencies
Excellent IT skills, with experience of Microsoft Office/ Excel and PowerPoint
- Other requirements specific to the role
Ability to comply with policies and procedures
- Other requirements specific to the role
Ability to travel between sites across the Pathology Network as required
- Other requirements specific to the role
Ability to deal with any information sensitively and confidentially
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of formal records creation and management
- Experience
Experience of assessment eg.HCPC Registration Portfolio, IBMS Specialist Portfolio Examiner
- Qualifications
Teaching / Training Qualification
- Qualifications
Membership or Fellowship of Institute of Biomedical Science (MIBMS, FIBMS)
- Qualifications
IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Training
- Technical Skills Competencies
Experience of Database management eg MS Access
Job overview
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust are delighted to be recruiting a Pathology Network Education Trainer to support pathology training within the Trust and across the Southern Counties Pathology Network.
We are looking for someone who is committed, self-motivated, and has a passion for training, with a solid understanding and experience of working in a laboratory at either Specialist or Senior Biomedical Scientist level. We are looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we enable our staff to provide our services.
This role requires HCPC Registration. Base Locations: Cross site at Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital Interview date: Tuesday, 3rd November 2026
Main duties of the job
To be considered for the role you must be suitably qualified (see Person Specification) and have significant experience and knowledge in working in a hospital pathology laboratory. The Southern Counties Pathology Network is looking to recruit Education Trainers across a variety of specialisms across all its member Trusts to support a range of training opportunities and to increase the number of Trainees and Biomedical Scientists having the opportunity to undertake either a Registration or Specialist Portfolio.
The role will involve working with the UHD Pathology training officers as well as other Network Education Trainers and Regional Pathology Workforce Education Leads supporting both registration and specialist portfolios. The successful applicant will also support all other staff with CPD opportunities.
This post is predominantly training-focused, but the post holder will be expected to ensure they maintain their own laboratory competencies and personal CPD.
Informal visits are actively encouraged, come see the laboratory and meet the team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will play a leading part in the training of all placement students, Level 2, 4 and 6 Apprentices leading to Registration Portfolio within the Trust, as well as collaborating with other Pathology Network Education Trainers within the Southern Counties Pathology Network to support training Specialist Portfolio candidates. You will also work closely with Southern Counties Pathology Network workforce lead and Regional Pathology Workforce Education Leads. This will include managing the competency records, departmental training documents and demonstrating and promoting the increased training offer within your laboratory and across the Network.
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust with hospitals based in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and provides services for local people within the East Dorset area. As this post was implemented for the Southern Counties Pathology Network you will be required to work across sites, within the Network as dictated by service needs to support training across the Network. All departments across the Network have or are seeking IBMS training approval, are ISO 15189:2012 accredited and encourage professional development.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Pathology Network Education Trainer with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Bournemouth, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Trainer role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (12 month fixed term contract). The application deadline is 27 Oct 2026.
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