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 Haematology & Transfusion. 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.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
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 Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
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 & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- • Experience of working in a UKAS and MHRA Haematology and Blood Transfusion accredited laboratory
- • Ability to work methodically, work under pressure and adapt to changing demands appropriately
- • Competent in using pathology computer systems
- • Good attention to detail and accuracy
- • Good organisational and communication skills
- • Ability to cascade training to other appropriate grades of staff
- • Competence in the assessment of QA data and in the application of QC results to routine setting.
- • Be able to speak English as necessary to undertake role
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- • Practical analytical skills associated with Haematology/Coagulation and Blood Transfusion
- • Experience of and availability to work nights and weekends, as part of a team as well as independently
- • An understanding of analytical/diagnostic pathology at a specialist level
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- • Completion of Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Blood Transfusion
- • HCPC Registration
- • Evidence of continuing professional development
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This advert is for Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Haematology & Transfusion with Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Dorset County Hospital. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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