University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Senior Biomedical Scientist
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
University Hospital Southampton is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job
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.

About us
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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Details
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 to £56,515 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 188-CL121126
Job locations: University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Brief outline of duties:

• 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.

Person Specification
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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address: University Hospital Southampton, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: PA to Microbiology Management Team, Vicky Mcloughlin, vicky.mcloughlin@uhs.nhs.uk

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