Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology (Annex 21)


Company:	Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£39,959 - £48,117 Per Annum (Annex 21)
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dorchester, DT1 2JY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	31 Jul 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for a Band 6 Biomedical Scientist to join the award winning team at Dorset County Hospital. An enthusiasm and interest for all areas of Microbiology, including bacteriology, virology, serology, parasitology and mycology is required, as well as an understanding of the importance and value of the regulatory requirements.

Consideration will be given to Band 5 state registered Biomedical Scientists who wish to complete the Microbiology Specialist Portfolio under Annex 21 of Agenda for Change. Pay progresses as follows

• More than three years from completion of professional training and competencies= 60% of the pay band maximum for the qualified rate

• More than two but less than three years= 65% of the qualified rate

• More than one but less than two years= 70% of the qualified rate

• Up to 12 months prior to completion of all professional training and competencies= 75% of the qualified rate

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 work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving 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.

• To produce accurate and timely Microbiology results from clinical samples in accordance with the policies, protocols and quality standards.

• To ensure that clinically significant and urgent results are dealt with in a timely fashion.

• To be able to rotate around all areas of the laboratory, including serology.

• To provide specialist advice to clinicians about the appropriateness of tests and turnaround times.

• Update documentation (SOPs, bench guides, risk assessments) using specialist microbiology knowledge and expertise.

• To participate in the Microbiology out-of-hours service

The post holder will work with the other members of the department to maintain and develop a quality, timely and patient focused Microbiology service for the local population.

The Department follows a 7 day working roster which the post holder will be expected to support including the weekend, bank holiday and on-call rota.

This is an exciting time to join the Pathology team in Dorset. We are currently making great progress with our vision to create an integrated pathology service for Dorset and across Wessex.

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 rolemay be available for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Sponsorship will be determined based on your current situation and on a case-by-case basis.

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.ukif you are unable to view or download the attachment.

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.

This advert closes on Sunday 16 Aug 2026

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