Senior Biomedical Scientist
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Southampton, SO16 6YDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
University Hospital Southampton is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with usJob Title: Senior Biomedical ScientistContract Type: Perm...
The Microbiology Department at UHS is excited to advertise an opportunity for a Senior Biomedical Scientist with a strong background in Microbiology to join our team.The department processes over 1,000,000 specimens per year. We employ almost 100 staff and provide a comprehensive 7 day service covering bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, virology, serology and parasitology and molecular testing.We are IBMS accredited for pre-registration training and specialist training in medical microbiology, virology and infectious science.Please note high volume of applications may result in the advert closing early.
- To supervise the processing of pathological specimens for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and provide accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data.
- To supervise and manage staff working in the area of expertise.
- To provide training and competency assessment of staff working within the area of expertise.
- To liaise with other healthcare professionals and outside organisations to maximise the effectiveness of the service
- To perform Quality Management System duties for the area of expertise to meet the requirement of ISO 15189 and other regulatory bodies.
- You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the section you are working on, including troubleshooting and escalation when required.
- You will be responsible for line managing staff of various grades (bands 2 to 6) including completion of annual appraisals and formal/informal sickness absence and conduct management.
- You'll require a current HCPC registration and specialist knowledge of Bacteriology.
- Weekends and bank holidays are worked on rotation.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of current CPD activities
- MSc or equivalent level of knowledge in relevant discipline
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline or experience demonstrating an equivalent level of knowledge / experience relevant to the role
- Experience of working at band 6 level (or equivalent) to include the ability to provide supervision / leadership and troubleshoot non-routine issues as they arise
Desirable: - Experience in a large acute hospital laboratory; - IT competency (hospital IT systems, outlook, Microsoft)
Trust Values
Essential: - Patients First; - Always Improving; - Working Together
How to apply
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Source
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First seen
11 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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