Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 11 months (N/A)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-188-CL130826
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- PAT Biochemistry
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata
- Closing
- 09/09/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 25/09/2026
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 6
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Fixed Term Contract End Date: July 2027
Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity / Shared Parental / adoption Leave
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Supervision of junior members of staff.
Working within ISO 15189/UKAS (or equivalent) accredited laboratory standards.
Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and turnaround times in a busy diagnostic laboratory.
For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of current CPD activities
- Significant previous experience in a medical laboratory
- IBMS specialist portfolio (in relevant discipline) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- IT competency (hospital IT systems, Outlook, Microsoft)
- Experience in a large acute hospital laboratory
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ravinder Read
- Job title
- Specialist Biochemistry Section Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381 208284
- Additional information
Craig McEwan Manager of Biochemistry Specialist Sections 02381 206706 [email protected]
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