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.

The position is for a 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., Duties will include all aspects of diagnostic bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, serology and molecular virology.

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.

In some cases this means that a 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 at interview.