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Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology
The closing date is 24 May 2026
The Microbiology Department is looking for a Band 6 specialist Biomedical Scientist. The successful candidate will be working alongside Band 4 Associate Practitioners and Band 3 and Band 2 Medical laboratory Assistants based at St Richards Hospital, Chichester, as part of the Band 6 and 7 Specialist Biomedical Scientists and reporting to the Microbiology Head Biomedical Scientist.
Please note this post is for an initial period of 3 years as part funded by the NHS England project supporting HIV-opt-out testing. At this stage we are unable to confirm whether this funding will be available beyond 3 years.
Please note that if you currently work for another NHS Trust or UHSussex and you are applying to accept this position as a secondment opportunity, before applying you must seek agreement and authorisation from your current Trust/Manager. Secondments can't be agreed without this approval. If you are unable to gain approval, you should refrain from applying unless you wish to take this role as a fixed term position.
Main duties of the job
The individual will be expected to support the provision of a specialised, diagnostic Microbiology Laboratory service contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment given.
They will be expected to be fully competent to undertake routine processing and testing of specimens in the department, performing routine and advanced procedures and investigations as required.
Ideally we are looking for a Biomedical Scientist who has completed the IBMS Specialist portfolio although we may consider individuals nearing completion of the Specialist portfolio. However, pay would be at Band 5 pay level until completion of the IBMS Specialist portfolio.
Job responsibilities
To participate in the provision of a specialised diagnostic Microbiology service, autonomously, contributing to the clinical care of the patient, to enable diagnosis and subsequent monitoring of the effectiveness of the treatment given.
The individual will be expected to apply professional judgement and utilise specialist skills and detailed scientific knowledge to provide a high quality and timely results service, performing routine procedures and investigations as required.
To be able to work independently as an autonomous practitioner.
To deputise for Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientists (B7) as required.
See attached Job description and person specification.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
* Registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist
* Experience of discipline specific procedures within NHS laboratory
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to undertake and report on appropriate biomedical investigations.
* Member of the IBMS at the appropriate level
* Experience in training of others
* Demonstrable experience of supervising junior personnel
* Experience of using WinPath Enterprise
* Experience of using Q-Pulse
Equality, Diversity & 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)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year Per annum pro rata
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