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Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

This occupation falls under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 2113, Biochemists and biomedical scientists. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £45,900 a year.

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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: Trainee Biomedical Scientist

Contract Type: Permanent

Applicants who can demonstrate that they already meet the required competencies may be offered a Band 5 contract upon appointment.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the Microbiology Department at UHS as a Trainee Biomedical Scientist.

The department processes over 1,000,000 specimens per year. We employ almost 100 staff and provide a comprehensive 7 day service covering bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, virology, serology and parasitology and molecular testing.

We are IBMS accredited for pre-registration training and specialist training in medical microbiology, virology and infectious science.The role involves 24/7 working on a shift pattern, including earlies, cores, lates, and night shifts.

You will rotate through sections of the laboratory, providing technical support to Biomedical Scientists and working alongside Biomedical Support Workers. Duties will include processing of clinical samples, maintenance of equipment, and training other members of staff when you have gained competence in section.

Trainee BMS staff would not lead the shift out of hours. Upon registration you will be the supervisor on shift working alongside an Associate Practitioner and/or Biomedical Support Worker.

Candidates must be able to work all these shifts.

Weekends and bank holidays are also worked on a rotation.

Please note high volume of applications may result in the advert closing early.

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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Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum - Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

188-CL430926

Job locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for;a) Providing timely and accurate results for patient treatment, monitoring, screening and therapy. This includes communicating effectively with a range of healthcare professionals including Consultants and clinical leads, maintaining a high standard or professional competency and complying with Pathologys Quality Management System.b) The post holder would be expected to assist in any co-ordinated response or activity of a Local/regional/national/international nature, e.g. a mass casualty event, a bioterrorism incident or a major disease outbreak,c) Post-registration you will be the supervising support staff and staff in training, including providing supervision if/when working out of hoursd) This is a progressive post, as part of this you will complete an IBMS registration portfolio in the relevant pathology discipline

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

Essential

HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
Capable of achieving HCPC registration
Evidence of current CPD activities
Capable of completing IBMS portfolio within 12 months
Completion of IBMS portfolio and HCPC registration required for progression to Band 5

Desirable

Previous experience in a medical laboratory
IT competency (Microsoft, Outlook, hospital IT systems)

Trust Values

Essential

Patient First
Working Together
Always Improving

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.