Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner to lead day-to-day activities in the Cell Culture Hub. The role involves handling wet lab work and analysis of samples from a wide geographic area to support patient care.

You will supervise processing of pathological specimens, generate accurate analytical data, and contribute to service improvements.

Qualifications

• BSc in a relevant discipline or equivalent
• Postgraduate diploma or extensive laboratory experience
• Active CPD participation and ongoing professional development
• Experience in diagnostic medical lab settings and NHS environment
• Significant experience with genomic techniques
• Experience troubleshooting complex lab procedures and managing teams

Responsibilities

• Supervise/undertake processing of pathological specimens for screening and monitoring
• Provide accurate, timely analytical data and reports
• Deliver high-quality service meeting patient and service needs
• Manage training and education of staff within the section
• Liaise with healthcare professionals to maximise service effectiveness

Skills

Leadership

Genomic techniques

Troubleshooting

CPD

Teamwork

Education

BSc in a relevant discipline

Postgraduate diploma

Job description

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., 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.

• Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)., BSc in a relevant discipline
• Postgraduate diploma or extensive relevant laboratory experience demonstrating equivalent level of knowledge
• Participation in continuing professional development, 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, Experience of managing teams
• Previous experience in an NHS environment, Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together, Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

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. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising 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.