Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The department processes over 1,000,000 specimens per annum. We employ over 100 staff, and provide a comprehensive 7 day service covering bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, virology, serology and parasitology, and molecular testing. You will rotate across these sections. You will be required to work shifts on a 24/7 rota system, which includes weekend and bank holiday working, and early/day/late/night shifts.

The Laboratory is UKAS accredited to ISO 15189. There is a wide range of equipment throughout the department including MALDI-TOF, Sedimax, BD BacTec FX, Serosep Enteric-bio, GeneXpert, BioFire, Hologic Panther, Diasorin Liaison, Qiagen extraction and post elution PCR platforms, ABI7500 real time PCR platforms, Kingfisher PCR extraction and Thermo Quantstudio PCR.

We will only consider applications from candidates who have completed an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology or Virology. There are permanent and fixed term positions available.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
What we can offer you

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.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Your Responsibilities
What you’ll do

• Work a range of shifts including early, late, day and night shifts, and bank holidays and weekends
• Work as part of the laboratory team, providing a high level of Microbiological and virological analysis in order to provide patients with the highest level of diagnosis and treatment
• Rotate through all the different sections in the laboratory
• Supervise and train inexperienced BMS, trainee BMS or non-registered lab staff

What we’re looking for

• Someone with an IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology or Virology
• You’ll need to be motivated, experienced and enthusiastic
• HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
• Post registration experience, including a good all-round knowledge of medical microbiology or virology.
• Good communicator
• You must be able to plan and use your own time economically and effectively
• A high degree of motivation and enthusiasm is essential for the role
• Commitment to and focus on quality, demonstrates high standards in all that they do

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 25th April