Specialist Biomedical Scientist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 per annum, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	26 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

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

Job Title: Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Contract Type:Fixed Term

Fixed Term Contract End Date: July 2027

Purpose for Fixed Term:Maternity / Shared Parental / adoption Leave

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our team in the the Specialist Biochemistry area of Laboratory Medicine on an 11-month fixed-term maternity cover basis.

Specialist Biochemistry performs a range of automated, semi-automated and manual assays. Technologies used include Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT), Stone (calculi) analysis, Electrophoresis, ELISA and Automated Immunoassay.

Standard working hours are 08:45 - 17:15 Monday to Friday, and there is no requirement to take part in a shift system.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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.

In this role, your key responsibilities will include:

Processing large volumes routine biochemistry samples.

Supervision of junior members of staff.

Working within ISO 15189/UKAS (or equivalent) accredited laboratory standards.

Maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and turnaround times in a busy diagnostic laboratory.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026

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