Biomedical Scientist

Main area Microbiology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (late shift and weekend/bank holiday rota participation) Job
-SP06212

Employer:

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust;
Site:
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Town Bournemouth. Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. Closing date: 16/07/2026 23:59. Interview date: 24/07/2026.

An exciting opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and supportive Microbiology team at University Hospitals Dorset. The role is based in the Dorset Pathology Hub at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and forms part of a fully computerised, UKAS accredited and an IBMS‑approved training laboratory.

The post is offered at Band
5. Applicants holding HCPC registration as a Biomedical Scientist are preferred; however, candidates nearing completion of their IBMS Registration Portfolio or awaiting HCPC registration will also be considered. Those not yet registered may be appointed as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist under Annex 21 arrangements until registration is achieved.

Applicants must hold an IBMS-accredited Biomedical Science degree or an equivalent qualification recognised for HCPC registration. Previous NHS laboratory experience is desirable but not essential.

The successful candidate will contribute to all areas of the diagnostic microbiology service, including bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, serology and molecular diagnostics. Participation in evening, weekend and extended‑hours rotas is required.

A HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist providing a specialised, diagnostic, clinical microbiology service and contributing to clinical care of patients and control of infectious diseases within the hospital and community. The post holder will work independently in all areas of the laboratory, supervise, train and mentor Biomedical Support Workers, and participate in the processing, analysis and reporting of clinical specimens.

• Biomedical Science Degree or equivalent
• Registration with HCPC within 6 months of completing registration with HCPC

• Working knowledge of all relevant laboratory procedures
• Experience working in an NHS laboratory

• Good understanding of practical and theoretical medical microbiology
• Knowledge of common IT software
• Familiarity with Winpath software
• Familiarity with Quality Management Software
• Familiarity with database and spreadsheet software

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work with samples likely to cause disease

Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands. The postholder will have access to vulnerable people and therefore subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it is necessary to submit a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including minority groups and underrepresented communities. We are Disability Confident and support the Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

COVID‑19 vaccination is strongly encouraged to protect staff and patients but is not a condition of employment.