Job summary
- Main area
- Immunology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Full Flexibility Required)
- Job ref
- 153-SP06594
- Employer
- University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/08/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 07/09/2026
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Immunology
Band 6
As University Hospitals Dorset we are a three site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m.
We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £500m transformation programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.
In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.
We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work.
We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.
At UHD our active staff network groups are the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group.
As a Trust we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. While this is not discouraged, we kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of your own experience and suitability. Personal integrity is an important part of the recruitment process.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join our team in the Immunology Department of our ISO15189:2022 accredited laboratory at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. We provide diagnostic and monitoring services to patients across a wide geographical area and support our acute services across both the Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole General Hospital within the Trust.
We are a supportive Trust interested in developing our employees. All relevant training will be provided and there are opportunities for continuing professional development for the successful applicant.
The One Dorset Pathology service unites Dorset County Hospital, Poole Hospital, and The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals to deliver a high-quality, efficient, and consistent service. It is part of the national ‘S6’ pathology network, alongside Hampshire Hospitals, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Salisbury, and Southampton.
Candidates must have, or being working towards completing within 12 months, their IBMS Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Immunology
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview: 7th September
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will:
- Be required to act in a scientific role in the analysis of blood, body fluids, tissues and cells using specialised laboratory equipment to determine the presence or absence of disease, enabling diagnosis and also to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
- Responsible for delegated tasks, involved in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of a clinical pathology service that enables high standards of patient care.
- Assist in the teaching and development of trainee staff and support workers.
- Expected to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of developments in Immunology as part of their continuing professional development (CPD).
For full duties of the post, please see the job description.
For full requirements of the post, please see the person specification.
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.
Working for our organisation
UHD are 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.
UHD has active networks including Women’s, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Health Professions Council (HCPC) for Registration
- Honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- Completion of IBMS Specialist Portfolio
Desirable criteria
- MSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- At least two years demonstrable experience in an UK UKAS accredited Immunology lab
- Experience of ELISA, immunofluorescence and automated systems
- Quality management such as audits
Desirable criteria
- BMS led procedures
- Experience reading IIF patterns
- Experience with Immunocap 250
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good interpretive skills at bench level
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrable experience of pipetting
- Knowledge of common IT software
- Handling biological specimens
- Able to train new staff and supervise / perform competencies for existing staff
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with Quality Management Software
- Familiarity with Winpath software
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- Desire and ability to relocate to the area
- Able to sustain concentration over long periods
- Attend meetings when required
- Good verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work quickly and accurately to provide an urgent patient centred service
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility
- Time management
- Physical capability to perform laboratory duties working alone on shifts
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- A good understanding of Immunology, underpinned by theory and experience
- Willing and able to learn new skills through further training
- Currently participating in CPD
Desirable criteria
- Ability to train more junior staff to work in accordance with SOP’s
- Understanding of UKAS requirements
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Leah Hughes
- Job title
- Immunology Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 0196732
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