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Biomedical Scientist (Virology)
The closing date is 07 July 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated, enthusiastic, suitably experienced and qualified Biomedical Scientist to join the Virology service based at the RSCH site, Brighton, as part of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Pathology services. With the Hospital located only a stone's throw away from the beach front and a 5 minute drive from the South Downs, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our young, diverse team in the vibrant and inclusive city of Brighton.
We invite applications for the permanent virology role of Biomedical Scientist from HCPC registered Biomedical scientists. Applicants must have significant experience of working in a routine NHS diagnostic Virology Laboratory. Those with NHS Diagnostic Microbiology laboratory experience may also be considered depending on experience stated.
The Brighton Laboratory holds UKAS accreditation and has established links with the BSMS medical School. We can offer excellent training and development opportunities, including an IBMS Specialist Portfolio within Virology.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist to join the Virology team based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. The post holder will be responsible for carrying out analytical work and will rotate through all sections of the Virology department.
The successful candidate MUST hold an IBMS accredited degree and an IBMS certificate of competence and be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
The role is full time (37.5 hrs per week), including late night, weekend and bank holiday working. The post holder will be expected to participate in all shift patterns. Applications for full time, job share or flexible working requests will be considered.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job responsibilities
A full range of clinical Virology services including virus serology and an extensive range of molecular tests are provided by the Brighton laboratory making it an exciting and innovative place to work.
The base for the successful candidate is Brighton, but they may be required to attend any Trust site, including the virology section at St. Richards Hospital in Chichester.
The post holder will act as a registered Biomedical Scientist, in all sections of Virology, who scientifically analyses clinical specimens, interprets the results and generates reports to aid the clinicians in the diagnosis of and progression of disease as well as monitoring treatment effectiveness.
As a 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 including both serology and molecular techniques.
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
* IBMS Accredited Degree
* IBMS Certificate of competence
* HCPC registration
* NHS Clinical Lab Experience - minimum 18months or 1000hrs
* NHS Diagnostic Virology lab experience
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
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.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
£29,970 to £36,483 a yearper annum pro rata
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