Biomedical Scientist; Specialist

Job Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to gain experience in a busy clinical laboratory within a large acute Trust.

The microbiology laboratory is situated in a purpose build facility, is well-equipped, fully computerised, holds UKAS accreditation and is an IBMS registered training laboratory. We currently offer diagnostic microbiology to University Hospital Dorset and other healthcare providers from one laboratory based in the new Dorset Pathology Hub at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

The configuration of the Microbiology service across Dorset is currently under review with a vision to provide a Dorset wide service supported by laboratories based at The Royal Bournemouth Hospital and at Dorset County Hospital.

Band 5 or Band 6 Biomedical Scientist, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Candidates should have as a minimum current HCPC registration and previous experience of working in an NHS Microbiology laboratory. There will be the opportunity to work in all sections of the department and will receive full training and support relevant to their level of experience.

Working hours are 37.5 per week, which includes participation in a weekend rota and an extended working day rota. You will be required to participate in the weekend and evening rota.

The Royal Bournemouth Hospital

12th February 2026

• All aspects of diagnostic bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, serology and molecular virology.

UHD is investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

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Katy Dallow

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Laboratory Manager
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