About this role
Job 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.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our / the Point of Care Testing (POCT) department to cover a period of maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience in pathology from a different viewpoint, outside of the normal regular main laboratory environment. We are a well-equipped department, providing an extensive repertoire of investigations from Laboratory Medicine including both Biochemistry and Haematology tests.
You will join the Biochemistry / POCT team who are you'll be a part of is a diverse group of Scientists and Associate Practitioners, working together to further healthcare and provide the best service possible for patients. The department works closely with colleagues across the hospital to ensure POC devices are safely used such as Theatres, oncology and the diabetes team.
Southampton Biochemistry is a one of the largest labs within the area and provides a significant amount of specialist testing.
Our service is always expanding and looking to make improvements.
We are committed to supporting our staff to being the best they can be.
The department is about to undertake the implementation of a new blood glucose and ketone testing system. As part of this role and you will be involved in its this implementation project alongside our routine work.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Training will be in the Point of Care department, with further pathology training given as required by the needs of the service. The department is fully committed to your continued professional and personal development, and the diverse training we can offer you will maximise your future employment and promotion prospects. As part of the role:
You will make critical decisions about workflow
You will perform routine monthly audits on POC user behaviour.
Investigation of incidents
Assist clinical staff with training as required
You will be the voice of Biochemistry and communicate with Ward staff and Doctors
You will contribute to providing a high-quality service which consistently delivers tests for critical samples and patients.
We are looking to appoint the successful candidate to band 5.
You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week. The department operates between 8 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday
The department is fully committed to your continued professional and personal development; the diverse training we can offer you will maximise your future employment and promotion prospects.
We are interested in applicants who hold HCPC registration and looking to broaden their horizons in a comparatively new speciality, covering multiple disciplines and expanding and innovating over time. Full training in our systems will be provided.
Knowledge/experience of Biochemistry or Haematology is desirable but not essential.
Although this role is not classed as patient facing, it does involve visiting wards/theatre areas routinely including ICUs and the Emergency Department. This can, at times introduce new challenges, but we are fully committed to ensuring your health, safety, and wellbeing in all respects and positively representing Pathology.
You will need to be:
An excellent communicator
Well organised
Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Flexible and willing to adapt
Ready to take a multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare delivery
Prepared to be challenged
Passionate about biomedical science and patient care
Please note: Interviews will be held in person.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience Essential
HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups HCPC registration Evidence of current CPD activities
Desirable
Previous experience in a medical laboratory IT competency (Microsoft, Outlook, hospital IT systems)
Trust Values 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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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address University Hospital Southampton
Tremona Road
Southampton
SO16 6YD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)