Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT

Salisbury

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

26 hours ago

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Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner to join our busy Cell Culture Hub and lead day-to-day operations.

The role involves handling a range of specimens, wet work such as tissue culture, and analytic duties to support patient care across the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service.

We offer development opportunities within a large NHS trust and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Previous extensive experience working within a diagnostic medical lab.
Significant experience in performing genomic techniques.
Proven experience of troubleshooting technical procedures and/or complex laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

To supervise/ undertake the processing of pathological specimens for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes.
To provide accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data
To deliver a high-quality service that meets the needs of the patients and service users.
To manage training and education of all grades of staff within the section.
To liaise with other healthcare professionals to develop and maximise the effectiveness of the service.

Skills

Supervision & training

Analytical data interpretation

Laboratory teamwork

Education

BSc in a relevant discipline

Postgraduate diploma or extensive laboratory experience

Continuing professional development

Tools

Genomic techniques

Laboratory equipment troubleshooting

Job description

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.

Job Title: Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner

Contract Type: Permanent

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an experienced Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner to join our busy Cell Culture Hub team to help handle day to day operational activities and act as lead for the section.

The Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service receives a wide range of samples from a large geographical area, this role will contribute to the analysis of samples, helping provide excellent service for our varied patient cohort.

There will be wet work (e.g. tissue culture) and analytical aspects to the role.

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. 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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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

In this role, your key responsibilities will include;

To supervise/ undertake the processing of pathological specimens for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes.
To provide accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data
To deliver a high-quality service that meets the needs of the patients and service users.
To manage training and education of all grades of staff within the section.
To liaise with other healthcare professionals to develop and maximise the effectiveness of the service.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for.

Person specification

Physical requirements of the post

Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act).

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

BSc in a relevant discipline
Postgraduate diploma or extensive relevant laboratory experience demonstrating equivalent level of knowledge
Participation in continuing professional development

Desirable criteria

Membership of a relevant professional body

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

Previous extensive experience working within a diagnostic medical lab
Significant experience in performing genomic techniques
Proven experience of troubleshooting technical procedures and/or complex laboratory equipment

Desirable criteria