# Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Annex 21) - Microbiology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist-annex-21-microbiology/4ac7e311-a09b-4baf-8335-51a8484a0653 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialist-biomedical-scientist-annex-21-microbiology/4ac7e311-a09b-4baf-8335-51a8484a0653.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Dorset County Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Biomedical scientist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent: The pay on Annex 21 contracts progresses based on a set of pre-defined qualifications and competencies which are based on the job description. - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-27T14:31:18.285Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Dorchester/Dorset_County_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Microbiology/Microbiology-v8164542 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8164542?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.dchft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the award winning Microbiology team at Dorset County Hospital. An enthusiasm and interest for all areas of Microbiology, including bacteriology, virology, parasitology and mycology is required, as well as an understanding of the importance and value of the regulatory requirements. Consideration will be given to suitable Band 5 state registered Biomedical Scientists who wish to join under Annex 21 of Agenda for Change and wish to complete their IBMS Specialist portfolio. Pay progresses as follows - More than three years from completion of professional training and competencies = 60% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate - More than two but less than three years = 65% of the qualified rate - More than one but less than two years = 70% of the qualified rate - Up to 12 months prior to completion of all professional training and competencies = 75% of the qualified rate UKVI Sponsorship: This role may be available for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be determined based on your current situation and on a case-by-case basis. ### Main duties of the job - To produce accurate and timely Microbiology results from clinical samples in accordance with the policies, protocols and quality standards. - To ensure that clinically significant and urgent results are dealt with in a timely fashion. - To be able to rotate around all areas of the laboratory, including serology. - To provide specialist advice to clinicians about the appropriateness of tests and turnaround times. - Update documentation (SOPs, bench guides, risk assessments) using specialist microbiology knowledge and expertise. - To participate in the Microbiology out-of-hours service The post holder will work with the other members of the department to maintain and develop a quality, timely and patient focused Microbiology service for the local population. The Department follows a 7 day working roster which the post holder will be expected to support including the weekend, bank holiday and on-call rota. This is an exciting time to join the pathology team in Dorset. The DCH NHS Trust is working collaboratively with 6 NHS Trusts to form a the Wessex Pathology network. ### 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 personal statement please make sure to tell us how you meet the person specification criteria. Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk 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. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Abilities **Essential** - Knowledge of accreditation standards, for example UKAS. - Good manual dexterity - Understands, can perform and can teach others all aspects of routine Microbiology - Ability to accurately follow and convey to others verbal and written instructions, including complex protocols and procedures. - An understanding of quality requirements. - An understanding of the importance of confidentiality. - Able to work as part of team. **Desirable** - Ability to prioritise own workload, to delegate appropriately and manage time effectively. - Appropriate IT skills. - Knowledge and experience of audit - Ability to recognise problems and to instigate corrective actions - Participation in CPD - Reliable, conscientious and punctual - Enthusiastic about work and profession - Self-motivated with a willingness to learn. - Able to accept responsibility for own actions. - Willingness to support the out of hours service ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Demonstrate at least two years of recent post registration experience in an HCPC approved Microbiology laboratory. - An in-depth knowledge and understanding of operating procedures and techniques in diagnostic Microbiology. - Understands and can apply the principles of good laboratory management. **Desirable** - Awareness of accreditation requirements and quality management systems. - Demonstrate understanding of the Microbiology of disease and their processes. ### Education, Qualifications and Training **Essential** - IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent. - IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Medical Microbiology, or equivalent experience - Professional registration with HCPC - Evidence of involvement in ongoing training and development relevant to the post. ## Documents - [dorset map (pdf, 59.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=683) - [trust values (pdf, 678.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1050) - [dbs code of practice (pdf, 54.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=682) - [the nhs constitution (pdf, 568.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1051) - [advice for candidates (pdf, 110.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=689) - [dch recruitment information pack (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2819) - [guidance regarding disabled staff (pdf, 96.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=684) - [car parking information for employees (pdf, 225.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=680) - [joint strategy - dorset county hospital and dorset healthcare (pdf, 6.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2899) - [job description person specification specialist bms microbiology (pdf, 583.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10486050) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.