Senior Microbiology Scientist — Flexible Working

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology Department, bringing strong bacteriology expertise and leadership to a busy 7-day service.

You will supervise staff, provide training, ensure ISO 15189 compliance, and liaise with clinicians. This permanent post offers a competitive salary and benefits, with closing date 25 November 2026 and a banding reflecting senior professional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) and HCPC registration.
• Evidence of current CPD activities and professional development.
• MSc or equivalent level knowledge in relevant discipline.
• Experience at band 6 level with leadership and supervision.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bacteriology expertise

Staff supervision

Training & CPD

Quality management

Education

HCPC BSc Biomedical Science

HCPC registration

MSc or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Hospital IT systems

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is seeking a Senior Biomedical Scientist to join the Microbiology Department, bringing strong bacteriology expertise and leadership to a busy 7-day service.

You will supervise staff, provide training, ensure ISO 15189 compliance, and liaise with clinicians. This permanent post offers a competitive salary and benefits, with closing date 25 November 2026 and a banding reflecting senior professional responsibilities.