Virology Specialist Biomedical Scientist (NHS Lab)

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) 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