Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant - Cellular Pathology


Company:	Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 pa
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bournemouth, BH7 7DW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant to join a dedicated team in a modern department, providing a high-quality service

Duties will include laboratory and administrative tasks which maybe of a complex nature.

Although no formal qualifications are required for this post, it will be important to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills. Previous experience in laboratory support work is also essential

University Hospitals Dorset Cellular Pathology department has a high quality UKAS accreditation record and it is an approved laboratory for Registration and Specialist training by the IBMS.

The Cellular Pathology team is made up of different grades of Scientist, including Medical laboratory staff, associate practitioners and biomedical scientists the aim being putting the patient first and delivering a high-quality service

The role is fulltime, and you will be required to work 37.5 hours per week

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Interview: Thursday, 8th October 2026

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Additional contact information

Naomi Gordon - Senior Biomedical Scientist

naomi.gordon7@nhs.net

0300 019 2817

The main duties of this role will be to support BMS staff in providing analysis of specimens received using complex diagnostic procedures across Cellular Pathology. Other duties include microtomy and assisting the Specialist Biomedical Scientist and consultants at dissection.

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. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

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.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026

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