Job summary

We are a seeking an keen, well organised, highly motivated individual to join our multidisciplinary team.

Applications are invited for the post of Associate Practitioner to work within the Clinical Biochemistry department of the Blood Sciences Laboratory. The post will involve working across University Hospitals Dorset in Blood Sciences at Poole and the Dorset Pathology Hub at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

The post will provide significant opportunities for both personal development and service improvements. Excellent technical skills, attention to detail and good personal organisation are essential to the post, together with an positive attitude towards the role.

You are expected to be qualified to, a minimum of, 2 Science 'A' Levels to include Biology or Chemistry, or NVQ Level 3 (Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities or equivalent), or Access to Higher Education (Science). Previous biomedical laboratory experience is desirable.

Participation in the department's out of hours rota is a requirement of the post.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview Date: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of HCPC registered staff Associate Practitioners assist in the analysis of blood, body fluids, tissues and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease, to enable diagnosis and also to monitor the effectiveness of treatment. They also assist in analysis which enable population screening for inherited or malignant disorders.

The post holder is required be responsible for the direct supervision of Healthcare Support Workers, assist in the maintenance and running of specialist equipment in all sections.

For full information on the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

About us

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.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.