Job summary
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.

Main duties of the job
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.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted
14 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
405-26-HS411SBSHT

Job locations
Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
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 atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Job description

Job responsibilities
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 atRecruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential

• oCompletion of Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Blood Transfusion
• oHCPC Registration
• oEvidence of continuing professional development

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential

• oPractical analytical skills associated with Haematology/Coagulation and Blood Transfusion
• oExperience of and availability to work nights and weekends, as part of a team as well as independently
• oAn understanding of analytical/diagnostic pathology at a specialist level

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Essential

• oExperience of working in a UKAS and MHRA Haematology and Blood Transfusion accredited laboratory
• oAbility to work methodically, work under pressure and adapt to changing demands appropriately
• oCompetent in using pathology computer systems
• oGood attention to detail and accuracy
• oGood organisational and communication skills
• oAbility to cascade training to other appropriate grades of staff
• oCompetence in the assessment of QA data and in the application of QC results to routine setting.
• oBe able to speak English as necessary to undertake role

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential

• oCompletion of Specialist Portfolio in Haematology & Blood Transfusion
• oHCPC Registration
• oEvidence of continuing professional development

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential

• oPractical analytical skills associated with Haematology/Coagulation and Blood Transfusion
• oExperience of and availability to work nights and weekends, as part of a team as well as independently
• oAn understanding of analytical/diagnostic pathology at a specialist level

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Essential

• oExperience of working in a UKAS and MHRA Haematology and Blood Transfusion accredited laboratory
• oAbility to work methodically, work under pressure and adapt to changing demands appropriately
• oCompetent in using pathology computer systems
• oGood attention to detail and accuracy
• oGood organisational and communication skills
• oAbility to cascade training to other appropriate grades of staff
• oCompetence in the assessment of QA data and in the application of QC results to routine setting.
• oBe able to speak English as necessary to undertake role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address
Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Blood Sciences Laboratory Manager DCH

Moira Matthews

moira.matthews@dchft.nhs.uk

01305254334

Details
Date posted
14 August 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
405-26-HS411SBSHT

Job locations
Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

United Kingdom

Supporting documents
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