Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Biochemistry

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 comprising of Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals 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.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our friendly Blood Sciences team at Dorset County Hospital. The hospital is located in the county town of Dorchester which is eight miles from the Jurassic coastline and award winning beach.

The ideal candidate will be a Biomedical Scientist with a specialist qualification in Biochemistry

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

Consideration will be given to current band 5 candidates who are pursuing further study who could be employed at annex 21.

Please note – Non HCPC Registered Applications will not be considered. This post is for currently registered BMS staff only.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will have specialist experience in Biochemistry. After appropriate training you will be expected to become integrated as a full member of the busy department working flexibly within an average of 37.5 hours per week. Participation in the 24/7 shift system, once trained, is expected and brings an additional payment at agenda for change pay rates. The department provides a wide range of investigations to Hospital clinicians, Community Services and General Practitioners.   The laboratories are approved for HCPC/IBMS training and are accredited to ISO15189:2022.

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.