Biomedical Scientist – Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department
Royal Bournemouth And Christchurch Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust
Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
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A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.
This advert is for two positions: one at 37.5 hours per week and one at 22.5 hours per week. Please indicate in your application which position you are applying for.
An exciting opportunity has come available 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 Biomedical Scientist who is professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team. This department offers full training and future development opportunities for the right candidates to further develop their skills and ambition.
The Haematology & Blood Transfusion department is part of the Blood Sciences department of University Hospitals Dorset. This post will be expected to cross site work after a period of 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.
The successful candidate will regularly rotate through all sections of the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department and will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system.
Candidates for the post will hold an IBMS accredited degree or are awaiting the outcome. Ideally, candidates will have completed or are working towards completion of the IBMS registration portfolio to become HCPC registered.
About our team?
The Haematology department is well equipped, including Beckman Coulter DxH 900s, Starrsed RS ESR analyser, and Sta R Max coagulation analysers. The clinical Haematology department is internationally renowned as a centre of excellence for chronic blood disorders including chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. The Coagulation department supports a comprehensive haemophilia service and provides a full range of coagulation tests
The Transfusion department is keen and progressive contributing to several NHSBT pilots and steering groups, the latest being one of four full sites for the Integrated Stock Management Scheme. Transfusion also offers opportunity to contribute to the clinical trials we are participating in, and we have a very keen interest in patient blood management. We are fully automated with Bio-Rad IH500 analysers, electronic issue, Electronic Dispatch Note, Automatic Stock Replenishment and full Haemonetics blood tracking from vein to vein.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note 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. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Following any required training to achieve HCPC registration, the candidate will be expected to complete competency to work individually 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. Once trained you will be committed to supporting the 24/7 out of hour’s service.
For full duties of the post, please see the job description.
For full requirements of the post, please see the person specification.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital with cross site working at Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 30th Oct 2025
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Oct 2025
This advert is for two positions: one at 37.5 hours per week and one at 22.5 hours per week. Please indicate in your application which position you are applying for.
An exciting opportunity has come available 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 Biomedical Scientist who is professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team. This department offers full training and future development opportunities for the right candidates to further develop their skills and ambition.
The Haematology & Blood Transfusion department is part of the Blood Sciences department of University Hospitals Dorset. This post will be expected to cross site work after a period of 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.
The successful candidate will regularly rotate through all sections of the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department and will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system.
Candidates for the post will hold an IBMS accredited degree or are awaiting the outcome. Ideally, candidates will have completed or are working towards completion of the IBMS registration portfolio to become HCPC registered.
About our team?
The Haematology department is well equipped, including Beckman Coulter DxH 900s, Starrsed RS ESR analyser, and Sta R Max coagulation analysers. The clinical Haematology department is internationally renowned as a centre of excellence for chronic blood disorders including chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. The Coagulation department supports a comprehensive haemophilia service and provides a full range of coagulation tests
The Transfusion department is keen and progressive contributing to several NHSBT pilots and steering groups, the latest being one of four full sites for the Integrated Stock Management Scheme. Transfusion also offers opportunity to contribute to the clinical trials we are participating in, and we have a very keen interest in patient blood management. We are fully automated with Bio-Rad IH500 analysers, electronic issue, Electronic Dispatch Note, Automatic Stock Replenishment and full Haemonetics blood tracking from vein to vein.
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note 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. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
Following any required training to achieve HCPC registration, the candidate will be expected to complete competency to work individually 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. Once trained you will be committed to supporting the 24/7 out of hour’s service.
For full duties of the post, please see the job description.
For full requirements of the post, please see the person specification.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital with cross site working at Poole Hospital
Interview Date: 30th Oct 2025
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Oct 2025
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