Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology QA

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly experienced Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Quality Officer to join the Microbiology team. The role requires HCPC registration, a postgraduate qualification or IBMS Fellowship, and extensive NHS lab experience.

You will support staff, lead training, and oversee quality and accreditation activities. The post involves working across sites and attending meetings as required, with the opportunity to contribute to the UKAS

Qualifications

• HCPC registration is required.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject or IBMS Fellowship.
• Extensive post-registration NHS laboratory experience.
• Experience in staff support, training and development.
• Knowledge of UKAS ISO 15189 standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as part of the Senior Specialist BMS team.
• Serve as Quality Officer for Microbiology.
• Lead training and supervision activities.
• Contribute to accreditation journey and meetings at all sites.

Skills

HCPC registered

Postgraduate qualification

IBMS Fellowship

Staff supervision

Education

Fellowship of IBMS

HCPC registration

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a highly experienced Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Quality Officer to join the Microbiology team. The role requires HCPC registration, a postgraduate qualification or IBMS Fellowship, and extensive NHS lab experience.

You will support staff, lead training, and oversee quality and accreditation activities. The post involves working across sites and attending meetings as required, with the opportunity to contribute to the UKAS