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Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Trust Values
Patient First
- Trust Values
Working Together
- Trust Values
Always Improving
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
HCPC registration
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Evidence of current CPD activities
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Previous experience in a medical laboratory
- Qualifications, knowledge and experience
IT competency (Microsoft, Outlook, hospital IT systems)
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Biomedical Scientist
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Fixed Term Contract End Date: Jan 2028
Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity / Shared Parental / adoption Leave Backfill
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an experienced and motivated individual to join our team in the the Specialist Biochemistry area of Laboratory Medicine on an 11-month fixed-term maternity cover basis. Specialist Biochemistry performs a range of automated, semi-automated and manual assays. Technologies used include Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT), Stone (calculi) analysis, Electrophoresis, ELISA and Automated Immunoassay. Standard working hours are 08:45 - 17:15 Monday to Friday, and there is no requirement to take part in a shift system. 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. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include: Processing large volumes routine biochemistry samples. Working within ISO 15189/UKAS (or equivalent) accredited laboratory standards. Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and turnaround times in a busy diagnostic laboratory. You will need: An HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups. To be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Biomedical Scientist with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per annum - Pro rata. The contract type is 14 months (Fixed term contract end date Jan 2028). The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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