Healthcare Science Practitioner

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Southampton is seeking a Healthcare Scientist Practitioner for a 12-month fixed term contract. The role involves participation in diagnostic services using various advanced laboratory techniques and requires a BSc in a relevant field along with laboratory experience. Candidates should possess strong analytical and communication skills, as well as proficiency in laboratory IT systems. Flexible working hours are part of this position.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) in an appropriate biological science related subject.
• Experience working in a laboratory with demonstrable competence in basic laboratory skills.
• Ability to critically analyze and interpret scientific data.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of diagnostics services using techniques such as NGS, qPCR, ddPCR.
• Process samples and data on a range of pathological specimens.
• Plan workload based on sample priority.

Skills

Basic laboratory skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of laboratory IT systems

Education

BSc (Hons) in biological science

Tools

MS Office

bioinformatics software

Job description

Job Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Healthcare Scientist Practitioner to join Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service (WGLS) on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role will be based at the Southampton Laboratory, UHS.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the provision of diagnostics services using techniques such as NGS, qPCR, ddPCR, capillary electrophoresis and LAMP.
• Process samples and data on a range of pathological specimens under the supervision of senior technical staff and clinical scientists for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes.
• Plan workload based on sample priority and respond to changing requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement including evaluation of equipment, techniques and protocols.
• Maintain stock levels in the section and ensure reagents and consumables are ordered in a timely manner.
• Work 37.5 hours a week flexibly between 08:00 – 18:00 and be available Monday to Friday.

Person Specification – Essential

• BSc (Hons) in an appropriate biological science related subject (e.g., clinical microbiology).
• Experience working in a laboratory with demonstrable competence in basic laboratory skills.
• Ability to critically analyse and interpret scientific data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, prioritising tasks and duties.
• Knowledge of laboratory IT systems and basic software (MS Office).
• Ability to train other staff and follow SOPs.

Person Specification – Desirable

• MSc with emphasis on clinical microbiology.
• Experience working in an automated laboratory environment.
• Experience of genetic data analysis and bioinformatics software.
• Interest in new DNA sequencing technologies.

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