Trainee Biomedical Scientist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,485 - £37,796 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7789609/188-CL050226 |
Summary
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.
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.
Please note high volume of applications may result in the advert closing early.
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.
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At UHSwe’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, recognizing 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 role involves 24/7 working on a shift pattern, including earlies, cores, lates, and night shifts.
Candidates must be able to work all these shifts.
Weekends and bank holidays are also worked on a rotation.
Trainee BMS staff would not lead the shift out of hours. Upon registration the successful candidate would be the supervisor on shift working alongside an Associate Practitioner and/or Biomedical Support Worker.
A DBS check is required for candidates when they start their registration portfolio.
This advert closes on Wednesday 18 Feb 2026