Virology Specialist Biomedical Scientist, Band 6

University Hospitals Sussex Nhs Foundation Trust; Brighton, Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for the Virology department based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. The post involves work in serology and molecular sections, with potential placement at St. Richards Hospital in Chichester.

Applicants should hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Virology (or be close to completion). Salary starts at AfC Band 5 and moves to Band 6 after successful diploma assessment.

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist.
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Virology or nearing completion.
• Experience of Virology within NHS Laboratory.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to undertake and report serology and molecular investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide a specialised diagnostic Virology service contributing to patient care.
• Participate in 7-day working pattern including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
• Apply professional judgement and use specialist skills to deliver high-quality timely results.
• Work independently as an autonomous practitioner.
• Deputise for Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientists as required.

Skills

HCPC registration

NHS Virology experience

Verbal & written communication

Serology & molecular investigations

Education

IBMS Specialist Diploma - Virology

Job description

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Specialist Biomedical Scientist for the Virology department based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton. The post involves work in serology and molecular sections, with potential placement at St. Richards Hospital in Chichester.

Applicants should hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in Virology (or be close to completion). Salary starts at AfC Band 5 and moves to Band 6 after successful diploma assessment.