# Specialist Biomedical Scientist and Departmental Quality Officer

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Worthing Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Biomedical scientist
- **Salary:** £49387.00 to £56515.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-09T07:00:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-25T08:47:10.663Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8306537
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8306537?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Applications are invited from a highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join the Microbiology team, in the role of Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Quality Officer. Applicants must be HCPC registered, have a postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject or Fellowship of the IBMS with extensive post registration experience in a NHS routine diagnostic laboratory. Applicants must be prepared to work and attend meetings at any site.

### Main duties of the job

An advanced scientific knowledge of Microbiology along with the ability to demonstrate extensive experience of staff support, training, development and supervision is essential.

An extensive knowledge and awareness of the requirements of UKAS ISO 15189 standards and the UKAS accreditation journey.

The successful candidate will act as part of the Senior Specialist BMS team and as the Quality Officer for Microbiology.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We are seeking an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist with a postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline or Fellowship of the IBMS, together with substantial post-registration experience in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory. Applicants should possess an advanced scientific knowledge of microbiology, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a proven ability to support, train and develop staff. A strong understanding of quality management systems, accreditation standards, audit processes and continuous improvement methodologies is essential. Experience of supporting or leading UKAS assessments and implementing quality improvements within an accredited laboratory environment would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will become an integral member of the Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist team and will play a key role in maintaining and developing the department's quality culture, ensuring the continued delivery of safe, effective and high-quality diagnostic services. ________________________________________

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

## Person Specification

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Postgraduate qualification
- Post Registration Experience NHS Virology Laboratory (5+years)
- HCPC registration
- MSc/Mphil(Master of Science or Philosophy) or equivalent & FIBMS.

**Desirable**

- Quality Qualification (IBMS Certificate of Expert Practice in Quality)
- Experience of UKAS assessments and Quality Management Systems
- Post Registration Experience NHS Microbiology Laboratory (5+years)

### Equality Diversity Inclusion

**Essential**

- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

## Documents

- [all staff networks about us flyer (pdf, 304.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2583)
- [guide to completing an application form (pdf, 385.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2915)
- [job description and person specification (docx, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10626413)

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