Duties
Duties will include laboratory and administrative tasks which may be of a complex nature. The main duties of this role will be to support biomedical scientist staff in providing analysis of specimens received using complex diagnostic procedures across Cellular Pathology. Other duties include microtomy and assisting the Specialist Biomedical Scientist and consultants at dissection.
Qualifications and Experience
Although no formal qualifications are required for this post, it will be important to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience in laboratory support work is also essential.
About the Department
University Hospitals Dorset Cellular Pathology department has a high quality UKAS accreditation record and it is an approved laboratory for Registration and Specialist training by the IBMS. The Cellular Pathology team is made up of different grades of Scientist, including Medical laboratory staff, associate practitioners and biomedical scientists with the aim being putting the patient first and delivering a high‑quality service.
Employment Details
The role is full‑time, and you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week.
About University Hospitals Dorset
We are a three‑site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m. We employ some 10,000 staff and are committed to a £500m transformation programme to deliver state‑of‑the‑art facilities over the next two years.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce. Our active staff network groups include the Women’s Network, BAME Group, Pride Network, European (EU), Pro‑Ability Staff Network and the Armed Forces Support Group. We are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
Travel and Relocation
Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands. This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received. If the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder’s home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute.
Health & Safety
COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.
Internal Candidates
Internal candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.
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