Senior Specialist Biomedical Scientist / Health and Safety Officer
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)Brighton, South East
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) based in Brighton. The advertised salary is £49,387 to £56,515. Applications close on 9 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Applications are invited from a highly self-motivated, enthusiastic, suitably qualified and experienced candidates to join the Microbiology team, in t...
An advanced scientific knowledge of Microbiology services along with the ability to demonstrate extensive experience of staff support, training, development and supervision is essential.
An extensive knowledge and awareness of the requirements of HSE and UKAS and other health and safety / quality management standards is essential.
The successful candidate will act as part of the senior quality and compliance team and as Health and Safety Officer for Microbiology.
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route however sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds (£25000), and any role-specific criteria.
The post-holder will serve as a departmental lead for local health and safety issues providing support, specialist knowledge and scientific/technical expertise on all health and safety matters to ensure the safe delivery of the clinical diagnostic service.
The post-holder will be responsible for the local delivery of the UHSussex Pathology health and safety management system. This will include facilitating the delivery of specialist training and systematic inspection programmes for all staff grades.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Essential: - Postgraduate qualification (or completing within 3 months) or equivalent; - Post Registration Experience NHS Microbiology Laboratory (5+years); - HCPC registration; - MSc/Mphil(Master of Science or Philosophy) or equivalent & FIBMS.
Desirable: - Post Registration Experience In NHS Virology Lab; - Health and Safety Qualification
Essential: - Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).; - Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
How this role compares
We hold 1,115 NHS vacancies in South East that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays more than about 65% of them.
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You have 6 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 59 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) has 26 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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