Cellular Pathology Senior Research and Service Development Lead


Company:	University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Salary:	£49,387 - £56,515 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Jul 2026
Closing date:	8 Aug 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated scientist or healthcare professional to take a leading role in the delivery of research, service development, and innovation within Cellular Pathology. Working as part of a specialist research team, you will help drive improvements that support both high-quality patient services and cutting-edge research activity. You will work closely with clinicians, researchers, commercial partners, and operational teams to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards.

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Registration with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist, together with relevant specialist knowledge and experience in a scientific or healthcare setting.

• Experience of leading change, service improvement, or project delivery activities, with the ability to influence stakeholders and implement innovative solutions.

• Strong leadership, organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with experience supervising staff and coordinating workloads within a laboratory, research, or healthcare environment.

Additional Information

• The role includes participation in weekend and bank holiday rotas to support service delivery and operational resilience.

• The post holder must be willing to participate in rotational working within the wider Cellular Pathology service where required.

• The successful candidate will be expected to maintain continuing professional development and keep up to date with advances in scientific practice, digital pathology, and research methodologies.

• Employment will be subject to the appropriate pre-employment checks and compliance with safeguarding, governance, and professional registration requirements

This advert closes on Thursday 23 Jul 2026

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