Senior Biomedical Scientist

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology to join our team. The role supports a 7-day service across bacteriology, virology, mycology, serology, parasitology and molecular testing with a focus on supervision and training.

You will supervise staff, ensure quality management, and liaise with healthcare colleagues to deliver high-quality diagnostic services. Experience in a large hospital lab and HCPC registration are essential.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist with a BSc or equivalent.
• Evidence of CPD activities.
• MSc or equivalent level of knowledge in relevant discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supervise processing of pathological specimens for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and provide accurate, timely data.
• Supervise and manage staff working in the area of expertise.
• Provide training and competency assessment of staff within the area of expertise.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals and outside organisations to maximise service effectiveness.
• Perform Quality Management System duties to meet ISO 15189 and other regulatory bodies.
• Oversee day-to-day running of the section, including troubleshooting and escalation.
• Line manage staff of various grades (bands 2–6) including appraisals and sickness/conduct management.
• Maintain HCPC registration and specialist knowledge of Bacteriology.
• Weekends and bank holidays are worked on rotation.

Skills

Team supervision

CPD evidence

Education

HCPC registered

BSc (HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree)

MSc or equivalent

Job description

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.

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

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of current CPD activities
• MSc or equivalent level of knowledge in relevant discipline

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline or experience demonstrating an equivalent level of knowledge / experience relevant to the role
• 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 criteria

• Experience in a large acute hospital laboratory
• IT competency (hospital IT systems, outlook, Microsoft)

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together