Trainee Biomedical Scientist

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 encompasses site at Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals which 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.

Staff will be able to develop to their full potential and substantial investment has been agreed, offering opportunities for service development and state-of-the-art modernisation.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join our friendly Blood Sciences and Transfusion team at Dorset County Hospital.

The successful applicant will have an IBMS accredited degree in Biomedical Science, though consideration will be given to applicants with an appropriate degree which could be topped up with extra modules.

The hospital is in the county town of Dorchester which is eight miles from the Jurassic coastline and award-winning beach.

The department has IBMS training approval, UKAS ISO15189:2012 accreditation and encourages professional development.

To assist in the organisation of and participate in the work of the Blood Sciences Laboratory & Hospital Blood Bank, in accordance with the departmental policies, protocols and quality standards.

The post holder will be expected to support the service working shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The department provides a wide range of investigations to Hospital clinicians, Community Services and General Practitioners.

We have supported staff to study for a wide range of qualifications including BBTS, MSc, and specialist portfolio.

The laboratories are approved for HCPC training and are accredited to ISO15189:2012.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.