Specialist Biomedical Scientist

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare institution in Southampton is seeking a Specialist Biomedical Scientist to lead molecular diagnostics and ensure accurate pathology processing. Candidates must hold an HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree and have significant laboratory experience. This position offers a collaborative environment with strong opportunities for personal development and ongoing professional training.

Benefits

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) support

Flexible working environment

Diverse and inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a medical laboratory.
• Evidence of current CPD activities.
• Significant experience engaging and motivating team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize service delivery of molecular diagnostics.
• Process pathology specimens for diagnostic purposes.
• Provide accurate analytical data/results.
• Supervise training and support staff.

Skills

Molecular diagnostics

Pathology processing

Analytical data accuracy

Education

HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc)

HCPC registration

IBMS specialist portfolio

Tools

Hospital IT systems

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job Overview

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

Job Overview

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

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

Main duties of the job

Cellular Pathology invites applications for the post of Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join their friendly team. An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to contribute to a rapidly developing service.

The department supports ROSE clinics, a Mohs service & there is scanning equipment to support the digital agenda. You will be encouraged to participate in this project as we progress to a fully digitised pathology service.

The department operates 6am-7pm Mon-Fri & Sat 7am-5pm. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the rotational Bank Holiday service-approx. 1 per annum, currently not Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day or Good Friday, & the ‘on-call’ rota.

These posts also present excellent opportunities for personal development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is also actively supported. The laboratory is IBMS-approved for the training and education of undergraduate and STP students and is UKAS accredited.

Working for our organisation

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, personalizing 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, 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The Main responsibilities and skills required of the advertised roles will include:

• To lead and organise the service delivery of molecular diagnostics on FFPE samples.
• Undertake processing of pathology specimens for diagnostic and monitoring purposes.
• Provide accurate, timely, and appropriate analytical data/results.
• Deliver a high-quality service that meets the needs of the patients and service users.
• To supervise training and support staff as directed and required
• The successful candidate will have proven experience of engaging and motivating colleagues within their teams
  
  

Person specification

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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