Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 279-7677110-JUN26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex Country Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 6
Job overview
The post holder will act as a registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist, in all sections of microbiology (parasitology, mycology and bacteriology), who scientifically analyses clinical specimens, interprets the results and generates reports to aid the clinicians in the diagnosis of disease and the presence / absence of infection or colonisation
Applicants must be HCPC registered, hold an IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Logbook and have extensive post registration experience in a routine diagnostic microbiology laboratory.
In your application please could you verify when your IBMS Specialist Portfolio or Logbook was completed.
We will consider candidates who have lapsed HCPC registration and have been out of practice for less than 5 years. A candidate with lapsed registration will commence at Band 4 until HCPC re-registration is successful at this point the candidate will move to Band 6.
We may offer a bank role if you are unsuccessful for the substantive role.
The successful applicant must be conscientious and enthusiastic and able to work well as part of a team. They will be based in the Bacteriology department at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The diagnostic work of the department includes examination of urine, faeces, sputum, pus, blood and other fluids and tissues. Investigations include microscopy and culture for bacteria and fungi. In addition the department participates in mandatory surveillance schemes for MRSA and other healthcare associated infections, infection control, and handles specimens that may be involved in medico-legal proceedings. Environmental work involves testing water and other environmental samples from a broad geographical area covering Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex and West Kent.
The departments operate at a minimum of containment Level 2, and have Containment level 3 facilities for work with those agents in Hazard Group 3.
As a Specialist Biomedical Scientist the post holder will undertake a range of complex investigations to assist in the diagnosis of disease, and monitoring of treatment. These investigations include manual, semi-automated and automated techniques on specialised analytical equipment.
The post holder must maintain professional registration, demonstrating high professional standards of knowledge and competency by undertaking personal continuing professional development. They may also participate in the training and development of other staff.
Working hours are 8:30-17:00 core, 11:00-19:00 late shift. Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holiday and on-call working is mandatory.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
To communicate with and provide technical advice to biomedical scientists, Consultant Microbiologists, the Infection Control Team, the Head of Service or their deputy and other staff to foster close intersectional relationships.
To deal promptly with patient enquiries as and when they occur. This involves liasing with patients, General Practitioners or their deputies, Consultants, Doctors, Nurses and Reference Laboratory facilities.
To maintain patient confidentiality at all times and observe the Caldicott principles.
**For further details, please see the attached Job Description**
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- IBMS approved Biomedical Sciences degree or equivalent qualification
- HCPC registration as Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio in relevant discipline
- Extensive post registration experience in a routine diagnostic microbiology laboratory
- Experience of discipline specific procedures within NHS laboratory
Desirable criteria
- History of supporting validations and verifications.
- Expert knowledge in all areas of Microbiology, especially Mycology
- Experience and involvement with UKAS inspections
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Easton
- Job title
- Chief Biomedical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 6964221
- Additional information
Alternatively please contact Senior Biomedical Scientist Kevin Parker.
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