Biomedical Scientist - Haematology & Blood Transfusion Department
Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 week ago
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated Biomedical Scientist in Haematology and Blood Transfusion at University Hospitals Dorset
We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist who is professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team. This department offers full training and future development opportunities for the right candidates to further develop their skills and ambition.
The Haematology & Blood Transfusion department is part of the Blood Sciences department of University Hospitals Dorset. The post is a cross site position with the main base being at Bournemouth Hospital, and cross site working at Poole on a rotational basis as rostered. The modern department offers a wide range of diagnostic testing facilities for Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals as well as local GP practices. The department is fully UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory.
The successful candidate will regularly rotate through all sections of the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department and will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system.
Candidates for the post will hold an IBMS accredited degree or are awaiting the outcome. Ideally, candidates will have completed or are working towards completion of the IBMS registration portfolio to become HCPC registered.
This Role Required HCPC Registration.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital with cross site working at Poole Hospital
Interview Date: Thursday, 9th July 2026
About our team?
The Haematology department is well equipped, including multiple Beckman Coulter DxH 900s, Starrsed RS ESR analysers, and Sta R Max coagulation analysers. The clinical Haematology department is internationally renowned as a centre of excellence for chronic blood disorders including chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. The Coagulation department supports a comprehensive haemophilia service and provides a full range of coagulation tests
The Transfusion department is keen and progressive contributing to several NHSBT pilots where possible; Bournemouth is one of four full sites for the Integrated Stock Management Scheme. Transfusion also offers opportunity to contribute to the clinical trials we are participating in, and we have a very keen interest in patient blood management. We are fully automated with Bio-Rad IH500 analysers, electronic issue, Electronic Dispatch Note, and full Haemonetics blood tracking from vein to vein.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stacey Reichter Job title: Haematology Laboratory Manager Email address: stacey.reichter1@nhs.net Telephone number: 0300 019 4798
Helen Slade
Transfusion Laboratory Manager
0300 019 4798
helen.slade3@nhs.net
We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist who is professional, reliable, innovative and flexible to join our friendly and hardworking team. This department offers full training and future development opportunities for the right candidates to further develop their skills and ambition.
The Haematology & Blood Transfusion department is part of the Blood Sciences department of University Hospitals Dorset. The post is a cross site position with the main base being at Bournemouth Hospital, and cross site working at Poole on a rotational basis as rostered. The modern department offers a wide range of diagnostic testing facilities for Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals as well as local GP practices. The department is fully UKAS accredited and an IBMS accredited training laboratory.
The successful candidate will regularly rotate through all sections of the Haematology & Blood Transfusion department and will be required to participate in the 24/7 shift system.
Candidates for the post will hold an IBMS accredited degree or are awaiting the outcome. Ideally, candidates will have completed or are working towards completion of the IBMS registration portfolio to become HCPC registered.
This Role Required HCPC Registration.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital with cross site working at Poole Hospital
Interview Date: Thursday, 9th July 2026
About our team?
The Haematology department is well equipped, including multiple Beckman Coulter DxH 900s, Starrsed RS ESR analysers, and Sta R Max coagulation analysers. The clinical Haematology department is internationally renowned as a centre of excellence for chronic blood disorders including chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. The Coagulation department supports a comprehensive haemophilia service and provides a full range of coagulation tests
The Transfusion department is keen and progressive contributing to several NHSBT pilots where possible; Bournemouth is one of four full sites for the Integrated Stock Management Scheme. Transfusion also offers opportunity to contribute to the clinical trials we are participating in, and we have a very keen interest in patient blood management. We are fully automated with Bio-Rad IH500 analysers, electronic issue, Electronic Dispatch Note, and full Haemonetics blood tracking from vein to vein.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Stacey Reichter Job title: Haematology Laboratory Manager Email address: stacey.reichter1@nhs.net Telephone number: 0300 019 4798
Helen Slade
Transfusion Laboratory Manager
0300 019 4798
helen.slade3@nhs.net
