Job Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
The Microbiology & Virology Department at UHS is excited to advertise an opportunity for a Trainee Biomedical Scientist with a strong background in clinical lab experience. We also welcome applicants who can demonstrate that they already meet the required competencies may be offered a Band 5 contract upon appointment.
This is a training post for candidates who, within 12 months of appointment:
– Will have graduated with an HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree- Or will have finished the required top up modules- They will have finished their IBMS registration portfolio- And are capable of achieving HCPC registration
The department processes over 1,000,000 specimens per year. We employee almost 100 staff and provide a comprehensive 24/7 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.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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
Desirable
- Previous experience in a medical laboratory
- IT competency (Microsoft, Outlook, hospital IT systems)
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 18 February 2026
