Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months (2 roles, one full-time for 9 months, the other part-time for 12 months)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-CL341124
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (PA) Pro rata
- Closing
- 06/12/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 19/12/2024
Employer heading
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Band 6
Job overview
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will initially be assigned to the Specialist Biochemistry area. You may be assigned to other parts of the Biochemistry laboratory as per service need.
The Specialist Biochemistry section performs a range of automated, semi-automated and manual assays. Technologies used include electrophoresis, ELISA and Automated Immunoassay
You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of professional expertise and quality, whilst delivering a high-quality, cost-effective service.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Two posts are available, both fixed-term.
Role one: Full time 37.5 hours per week, fixed term for 9 months,
Role two: Part time 18 hours per week, fixed term for 12 months.
You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, with some weekend and bank holiday working.
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 prospects.
If you are interested in applying for this position, we strongly encourage you to contact us for an informal conversation.
You will need to:
be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
have significant post registration experience.
have experience in manual analytical techniques
be an excellent communicator
be well organised
be enthusiastic and self-motivated
be prepared to be challenged
be passionate about Biochemistry
Person specification
Trust values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of current CPD activities
- Significant previous experience in a medical laboratory
- IBMS specialist portfolio (in relevant discipline) or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- IT competency (hospital IT systems, Outlook, Microsoft)
- Experience in a large acute hospital laboratory
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Craig McEwan
- Job title
- Biochemistry Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381206706
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