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Specialist Biomedical Scientist

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Southampton, SO16 6YD Fixed-Term Posted 26 August 2026 Apply by 9 September 2026

Home Office register entry: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, Southampton

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Closest occupation match: SOC 2113, Biochemists and biomedical scientists. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Fixed Term Contract End Date: July 2027

Purpose for Fixed Term: Maternity / Shared Parental / adoption Leave

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team in the the Specialist Biochemistry area of Laboratory Medicine on an 11-month fixed-term maternity cover basis.

Specialist Biochemistry performs a range of automated, semi-automated and manual assays. Technologies used include Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT), Stone (calculi) analysis, Electrophoresis, ELISA and Automated Immunoassay.

Standard working hours are 08:45 - 17:15 Monday to Friday, and there is no requirement to take part in a shift system.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Details

Date posted

26 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-188-CL130826

Job locations

PAT Biochemistry

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

Processing large volumes routine biochemistry samples.

Supervision of junior members of staff.

Working within ISO 15189/UKAS (or equivalent) accredited laboratory standards.

Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and turnaround times in a busy diagnostic laboratory.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

  • HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
  • HCPC registered
  • Evidence of current CPD activities
  • Significant previous experience in a medical laboratory
  • IBMS specialist portfolio (in relevant discipline) or equivalent

Desirable

  • IT competency (hospital IT systems, Outlook, Microsoft)
  • Experience in a large acute hospital laboratory

Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Patients First
  • Always Improving
  • Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

PAT Biochemistry

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx

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Last verified against our ingestion on 27 August 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.