Overview
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. This advert is for two positions: 37.5 hours per week and 22.5 hours per week. Please indicate in your application which position you are applying for. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated Biomedical Scientist in the Haematology and Blood Transfusion sections of Blood Sciences at University Hospitals Dorset.
We are looking for a professional, reliable, innovative and flexible Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly and hardworking team. The department offers full training and future development opportunities to further develop your skills and ambition.
The Haematology & Blood Transfusion department is part of the Blood Sciences department of University Hospitals Dorset. The post will be expected to cross site work after initial training. The modern department offers a wide range of diagnostic testing facilities for Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals as well as local GP practices. The department is fully UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory.
Responsibilities
* Regularly rotate through all sections of the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department.
* Participate in the 24/7 shift system.
* After training, carry out duties such as validation of results, maintenance, running and troubleshooting of equipment and automation, stock management, performing EQA and IQA, performing manual tests and blood film morphology.
* Support the 24/7 out of hours service once trained.
* Cross site work between Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital after initial training.
Qualifications
* IBMS accredited degree or be awaiting outcome.
* Ideally, completion of or working towards the IBMS registration portfolio to become HCPC registered.
About the team
* The Haematology department is well equipped with Beckman Coulter DxH 900s, Starrsed RS ESR analyser, and Sta R Max coagulation analysers.
* The clinical Haematology department is renowned for chronic blood disorders including CLL and myelodysplastic syndromes.
* The Coagulation department supports a comprehensive haemophilia service and a full range of coagulation tests.
* The Transfusion department participates in NHSBT pilots and steering groups, including the Integrated Stock Management Scheme.
* Automation includes Bio-Rad IH500 analysers, electronic issue, Electronic Dispatch Note, Automatic Stock Replenishment and Haemonetics blood tracking.
Additional information
* Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital with cross site working at Poole Hospital.
* Interview Date: 30 October 2025.
* Advert closes: 16 October 2025.
* Please note that some services may move site this year or next due to merger and the New Hospital Programme; relocation questions can be discussed at interview.
Following any required training to achieve HCPC registration, the candidate will be expected to achieve competency to work independently carrying out duties such as validation of results, maintenance, running and troubleshooting of equipment and automation, stock management, performing EQA and IQA, performing manual tests and blood film morphology.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital with cross site working at Poole Hospital.
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