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Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion UHD

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pa
Profession
Health science services
Grade
Band 6
Deadline
28 Jul 2025
Contract Type
Fixed term: 9 months (With a review at 9 months to extend an extra 3 months.)
Posted Date
14 Jul 2025

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has come available for an enthusiastic, motivated, Specialist Biomedical Scientist in the Special Haematology section of Blood Sciences at University Hospitals Dorset. We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist  who is experienced in Antenatal Screening, Haemoglobinopathy and HbA1C testing. They must be professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team. The post is fixed term for maternity cover.

The Haematology  department is part of the Blood Sciences department of University Hospitals Dorset. The post is currently based at Poole  Hospital, but the successful candidate will be working at our laboratory in the Dorset Pathology Hub in Bournemouth. The Special Haematology service is moving from Poole to Bournemouth in a phased manner and the successful candidate will be expected to assist with verification and training amongst other tasks.

Ideally you will have experience with Tosoh G11 analysers and Winpath Enterprise.

The modern department offers a wide range of diagnostic testing facilities for  Dorset Hospitals as well as local GP practices. The department is fully UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or equivalent, be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council as a BMS, have completed the IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Haematology) or have equivalent proven experience at Band 6 level in Special Haematology.  Evidence of Continual Professional Development (CPD) will be expected to be demonstrated at interview. Candidates completing their Specialist Portfolio may be considered however they would start on band 5 if unable to satisfy the Specialist BMS criteria.

About our team?

The Haematology department is well equipped, including 2 x G11 analyser for HbA1C analysis and 1 x G11 Thal mode. Electrophoresis is performed weekly.

The clinical Haematology department is internationally renowned as a centre of excellence for chronic blood disorders including chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please contact Stacey Reichter or Yvette Berry

This role requires HCPC Registration.

Base Location: Poole Hospital  -  requires  cross site working at Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: TBC