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Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Trust Values
Patients First
- Trust Values
Always Improving
- Trust Values
Working Together
- Qualifications
HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
- Qualifications
HCPC registered
- Qualifications
Evidence of current CPD activities
- Qualifications
MSc or equivalent level of knowledge in relevant discipline
- Knowledge and Experience
Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline or experience demonstrating an equivalent level of knowledge / experience relevant to the role
- Knowledge and Experience
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
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience in a large acute hospital laboratory
- Knowledge and Experience
IT competency (hospital IT systems, outlook, Microsoft)
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us Job Title: Senior Biomedical Scientist Contract Type: Permanent 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.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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This advert is for Senior Biomedical Scientist with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Biomedical scientist role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Nov 2026.
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