Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL011026
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum, Pro Rata
- Closing
- 16/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist
Band 5
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: Permanent
Applicants must be HCPC registered to start as a band 5 Biomedical Scientist.
If you are due to receive your HCPC registration within the next 4 months then your application will be considered and if successful, you will start on a progressive band 4 to 5 contract. Please see attached documents for competencies.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Biomedical Scientist, the main purpose of this role is to provide timely and accurate results for patient treatment, monitoring, screening and therapy. This includes communicating effectively with a range of healthcare professionals, maintaining a high standard or professional competency and complying with Pathology’s Quality Management 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.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for rotating through sections of the laboratory, performing laboratory techniques to support the diagnosis of infectious diseases. The role involves working within a large team of Biomedical Scientists, Associate Practitioners, Biomedical Support Workers and medical colleagues.
The Microbiology Department at UHS is excited to advertise an opportunity for a Biomedical Scientist.
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.
The role involves 24/7 working on a shift pattern, including earlies, cores, lates, and night shifts
Candidates must be able to work all these shifts.
Weekends and bank holidays are also worked on a rotation.
Person specification
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of current CPD activities
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a medical laboratory
- IT competency (Microsoft, Outlook, hospital IT systems)
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Matthew O'Dwyer
- Job title
- Microbiology and Virology Training Lead
- Email address
- Matthew.O'[email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381206408
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