About this role
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title:Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner
Contract Type:Permanent
Please be advised that thisvacancy may close earlier thanstatedif we receivea large number ofapplications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an experienced Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner to join our busy Cell Culture Hub team to help handle day to day operational activities and act as lead for the section.
The Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service receives a wide range of samples from a large geographical area, this role will contribute to the analysis of samples, helping provide excellent service for our varied patient cohort.
There will be wet work (e.g. tissue culture) and analytical aspects to the role.
About us
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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include;
To supervise/ undertake the processing of pathological specimens for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes.
To provide accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data
To deliver a high-quality service that meets the needs of the patients and service users.
To manage training and education of all grades of staff within the section.
To liaise with other healthcare professionals to develop and maximise the effectiveness of the service.
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.
Person Specification
Physical requirements of the post Essential
Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).
Qualifications / training required Essential
BSc in a relevant discipline Postgraduate diploma or extensive relevant laboratory experience demonstrating equivalent level of knowledge Participation in continuing professional development
Desirable
Membership of a relevant professional body
Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential
Previous extensive experience working within a diagnostic medical lab Significant experience in performing genomic techniques Proven experience of troubleshooting technical procedures and/or complex laboratory equipment
Desirable
Experience of managing teams Previous experience in an NHS environment
Aptitudes and skills required Essential
Experience of supervision and training
Special requirements of the post Essential
Able to handle a range of biological samples
Values and behaviours Essential
Patients First Always Improving Working Together
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.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address PAT Genomic Lab - Salisbury
Tremona Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)