Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Virology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) in Brighton seeks a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Virology team in serology and molecular sections. The post is based at Royal Sussex County Hospital with potential work at St.Richards Hospital in Chichester.

Salary starts at AfC Band 5 and advances to Band 6 after diploma assessment. The role includes validations, verification and involvement in clinical trials, with a 7‑day working pattern and visa sponsorship eligibility

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience of Virology within NHS Laboratory.
• Ability to undertake and report serology and molecular investigations.
• IBMS membership at appropriate level.
• Experience of training others.
• Staff management experience.
• Participation in UKAS accreditation compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support provision of a specialised diagnostic Virology service to aid clinical care and monitoring.
• Undertake routine and advanced processing and testing of specimens as required.

Skills

Serology and molecular investigations

Staff training experience

Staff management experience

UKAS accreditation compliance

Education

HCPC registration - Biomedical Scientist

IBMS membership at appropriate level

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Virology

The closing date is 13 November 2026

The Virology department is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the team. The post will be permanently based in the Virology department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. The post holder will be working in both serology and molecular sections, including participating in validations, verification and clinical trials. In the future there may be a requirement to work at St.Richards Hospital in Chichester.

We are looking for a Specialist Biomedical Scientist who has completed the IBMS Specialist diploma in Virology although we may consider applications from individuals that are currently completing a IBMS Specialist Diploma in Virology/Microbiology. If successful the post holder will have a salary of AfC Band 5 until their diploma has been successfully assessed. The post will then be paid as AfC Band 6.

Main duties of the job

The individual will be expected to support the provision of a specialised, diagnostic Virology Laboratory service contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis, disease progression and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment given.

They will be expected to be fully competent to undertake routine processing and testing of specimens in the department, performing routine and advanced procedures and investigations as required.

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Job responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.

To participate in the provision of a specialised diagnostic Virology service, autonomously, contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis, disease progression and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of the treatment given.

To participate in the 7 day working pattern of the department. This will include evening, weekend and bank holiday shifts.

The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely results service, performing routine procedures and investigations as required.

To be able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.

To deputise for Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientists as required.

See attached Job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration - Biomedical Scientist
• Experience of Virology within NHS Laboratory
• Ability to undertake and report appropriate serology and molecular investigations
• Member of IBMS at appropriate level
• Experience of training others
• Demonstrable experience of staff management
• Participation in UKAS accreditation compliance

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)