Senior Healthcare Scientist – General Histology Laboratory Lead

Job Summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main Duties of the Job

You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.

Applicants will need to be educated to Masters level and preferably a Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology. Candidates will need to demonstrate well-developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working. The successful candidate will need to have an excellent knowledge of histology laboratory processes and will be required to supervise processes undertaken in the main laboratory, which include but are not limited to, specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, send-out, special staining as well as overseeing some aspects of digital pathology. The successful candidate will need to undertake aspects of diagnostic laboratory work and support the operational management team to take forward key service and workforce objectives.

The successful candidate will be leading a team and will be required to resolve real-time laboratory issues as they arise, providing training and guidance to members of the team in a face-to-face capacity.

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.

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, recognizing 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.

Date Posted

22 April 2025

Pay Scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working Pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference Number

188-CL180425

Job Locations

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Job Description and Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The main responsibilities include: To be a lead Senior Biomedical Scientist and rotationally manage, along with the other Senior Biomedical Scientists, throughput and processing of pathology specimens for Histology, Neuropathology, and Immunochemistry, for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and ensure provision of accurate, timely, and appropriate analytical data.

To manage all Biomedical Scientists, qualified, trainee and support staff deployed primarily within the main laboratory within Histology including special staining, as well as Neuropathology, Immunochemistry and other laboratory areas as required for service delivery.

Specific areas of responsibility include specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, send-out, special staining as well as overseeing some aspects of digital pathology.

To liaise with other healthcare professionals to maximize the effectiveness of the service.

The post-holder will also support the Cellular Pathology Training, Quality, and Health and Safety Leads.

For full details of the roles and responsibilities, please refer to the job description.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Cellular Pathology invites applications for the post of Senior Healthcare Scientist General Histology Laboratory Lead to join their friendly forward-thinking team within a busy and continually developing department. This post carries responsibility for supporting the full range of services and therefore opportunity to rotate and work in a number of areas within Cellular Pathology. Applicants are expected to have excellent technical knowledge and experience in histological techniques and preferably a Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology.

This post is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to contribute to a rapidly developing service. The post also presents opportunity for personal development, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is also actively supported.

Person Specification Trust Values

Essential

• Patient First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top-ups
• HCPC registered
• Evidence of current CPD activities
• MSc or equivalent level of knowledge in relevant discipline
• Specialist portfolio in relevant discipline or experience demonstrating an equivalent level of knowledge / experience relevant to the role
• Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act). Manual Dexterity Capable of intense periods of concentration

Desirable

• Experience in a large acute hospital laboratory
• IT competency (hospital IT systems, outlook, Microsoft)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer Name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Southampton

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's Website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx