The Biochemistry section of the Blood Sciences Department at Dorset County Hospital is looking for an experienced Biomedical Scientist to join our Bank to support the department.
The hospital is located in the county town of Dorchester which is eight miles from the Jurassic coastline and award winning beaches.
The ideal candidate will be a Biomedical Scientist with a specialist qualification in Biochemistry. The successful candidate will have strong experience with the use of Roche Cobas 8000, Winpath LIMS and Tosoh G11 equipment.
The department has IBMS training approval, UKAS ISO15189:2022 accreditation.
Please note – Non HCPC Registered Applications will not be considered. This post is for currently registered BMS staff only.
Disclaimer: As a Bank Worker, the nature of your engagement will be seen as on a day-to-day basis. You are entitled to choose whether to accept engagements which will be offered to you. A statement does not constitute a contract of employment, nor is the Trust under any obligation to offer you any engagement or further engagement under these terms. The job description for this Bank role relates to the equivalent substantive position. Whilst engaged by the Trust you would be expected to operate within the requirements of the job description.
The successful applicant will have specialist experience in Biochemistry. The successful candidate will have strong experience with the use of Roche Cobas 8000, Winpath LIMS and Tosoh G11 equipment.
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.
Right to work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
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.
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.
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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.
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