Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Transfusion

Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Haematology & Transfusion Company: Company: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust A Vacancy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time to join the pathology team in Dorset. We are currently making great progress with our vision to create a first class integrated pathology service for Dorset. The 'One Dorset Pathology' service comprising of Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals will provide clinicians, patients and carers with a consistent and high standard of service across the area and maximise efficiency in the use of resources. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our friendly Blood Sciences team at Dorset County Hospital. The hospital is located in the county town of Dorchester which is eight miles from the Jurassic coastline and award winning beach. The ideal candidate will be a Biomedical Scientist with a specialist qualification in Biochemistry The department has IBMS training approval, UKAS ISO15189:2022 accreditation and encourages professional development. Consideration will be given to current band 5 candidates who are pursuing further study who could be employed at annex 21. Please note – Non HCPC Registered Applications will not be considered. This post is for currently registered BMS staff only. The successful applicant will have specialist experience in Haematology & Transfusion. After appropriate training you will be expected to become integrated as a full member of the busy department working flexibly within an average of 37.5 hours per week. Participation in the 24/7 shift system, once trained, is expected and brings an additional payment at agenda for change pay rates. The department provides a wide range of investigations to Hospital clinicians, Community Services and General Practitioners. The laboratories are approved for HCPC/IBMS training and are accredited to ISO15189:2022. At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us View email address on click.appcast.io you are unable to view or download the attachment. This advert closes on Thursday 27 Aug 2026 Specialist Biomedical Scientist – Haematology & Transfusion Company: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Salary: £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Hours: Full-time Location: Dorchester, DT1 2JY Job type: Permanent Posting date: 13 Aug 2026 Closing date: 12 Sept 2026 Summary A Vacancy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This is an exciting time to join the pathology team in Dorset. We are currently making great progress with our vision to create a first class integrated pathology service for Dorset. The 'One Dorset Pathology' service comprising of Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals will provide clinicians, patients and carers with a consistent and high standard of service across the area and maximise efficiency in the use of resources. We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to join our friendly Blood Sciences team at Dorset County Hospital. The hospital is located in the county town of Dorchester which is eight miles from the Jurassic coastline and award winning beach. The ideal candidate will be a Biomedical Scientist with a specialist qualification in Biochemistry The department has IBMS training approval, UKAS ISO15189:2022 accreditation and encourages professional development. Consideration will be given to current band 5 candidates who are pursuing further study who could be employed at annex 21. Please note – Non HCPC Registered Applications will not be considered. This post is for currently registered BMS staff only. The successful applicant will have specialist experience in Haematology & Transfusion. After appropriate training you will be expected to become integrated as a full member of the busy department working flexibly within an average of 37.5 hours per week. Participation in the 24/7 shift system, once trained, is expected and brings an additional payment at agenda for change pay rates. The department provides a wide range of investigations to Hospital clinicians, Community Services and General Practitioners. The laboratories are approved for HCPC/IBMS training and are accredited to ISO15189:2022. At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff. Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well‑being of our communities. We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups. We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over‑reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role. All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application. UKVI Sponsorship: This role is eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). We welcome applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK. Sponsorship will be offered subject to meeting UKVI eligibility criteria. Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Please contact us View email address on click.appcast.io you are unable to view or download the attachment. This advert closes on Thursday 27 Aug 2026 Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions. Related jobs Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology (Annex 21) Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Dorchester Permanent Full time Staff Nurse/Operating Department Practitioner - Theatres Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Dorchester Permanent Part time Foundation Pharmacist (FTC) | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Dorchester Contract Part time Browse more jobs #J-18808-Ljbffr Allscreens Nationwide Ltd