Biomedical Scientist

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

35 days annual leave (pro rata)

Staff discounts

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Biomedical Scientist to join the Cellular Pathology team. The role involves processing all specimen types, liaising across sections to provide a high quality and timely diagnostic service, and accurate data entry to support sample processing.

The successful candidate will be HCPC registered with experience in a hospital diagnostic laboratory, preferably in Cellular Pathology, and will participate in the on-call rota

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC as Biomedical Scientist.
• Experience in a hospital diagnostic laboratory, preferably Cellular Pathology.
• Must be a good communicator and able to work effectively as part of a large team.
• Excellent attention to detail with good manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing all specimen types in the Cellular Pathology Department to support accurate and timely diagnoses.
• Liaise with staff at all levels to ensure a high quality, timely diagnostic service.
• Access and accurately enter data via Trust and departmental information systems to support sample processing.
• Contribute to a large team and participate in the Biomedical Scientist on-call rota and weekend/bank holiday rotations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Data entry

Education

Biomedical Scientist degree

HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist

Job description

You will be required to assist and be involved with the processing all types of specimen presented to the Cellular Pathology Department for analysis, thereby supporting the provision of accurate and timely diagnoses.

You will be required to liaise with staff at all levels and within all sections of Cellular Pathology to ensure the provision of a high quality & timely diagnostic service to our users.

You will be required to access & accurately enter data via both the Trust & departmental information systems to support the sample processing.

You will need to be a good communicator & be able to work effectively as part of large team.

You will need to have excellent attention detail & possess good manual dexterity.

The department provides a laboratory service 6am-7pm Monday-Friday & a rotational Saturday service 7am-5pm (approximately 1 in 5). In addition, the successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the rotational Bank Holiday service provision (approximately 1 per annum). N.B. This does not currently include Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day or Good Friday.

You will also be expected to participate in the Biomedical Scientist 'on-call' rota.

You will have previous experience of working within a hospital diagnostic laboratory - preferably in Cellular Pathology.

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.

Cellular Pathology invites applications for the post of Biomedical Scientist to join the Healthcare Science Support Team providing day-to-day support within the laboratory.

University Hospital Southampton NHS

Foundation Trust is one of the largest hospitals in the country. It is a national centre for both teaching and research and also a regional centre for Neurological, Cardiac, Paediatric and Cancer specialities.

The laboratories are sited at Southampton General Hospital within purpose-built, well-equipped facilities providing comprehensive diagnostic services delivering both routine and specialist testing to Wessex Region patients and a number of external referral sites.

Cellular Pathology includes neuropathology, paediatric pathology, immunohistochemistry and also incorporates the departments of Diagnostic Cytology, Biomedical Imaging, Electron Microscopy and provision of Mortuary services to the hospital, City Council and local Coroners.

Approximately 51,000 samples are currently received and processed annually.

This post is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to contribute to a rapidly developing diagnostic service.

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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You must be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Biomedical Scientist.