Job Description
We’re looking for an HCPC registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist to join the Clinical Biochemistry section of our UKAS accredited department of Laboratory Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience – working in a modern and well-equipped laboratory, providing an extensive repertoire of investigations.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Biochemistry team is a diverse group of all different grades of Scientist, working together to further healthcare and provide the best service possible for patients.
- Southampton Biochemistry lab is one of the largest labs in the area and provides a significant amount of specialist testing.
- Our service is always expanding and looking to make improvements.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
The successful candidate will be expected to work outside of standard laboratory hours as required. Initially, this would involve taking part in a roster to be on-call to perform urgent metabolic tests at weekends and bank holidays, once appropriate training has been completed.
What we can offer you
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The department holds UKAS accreditation and incorporates Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology, Blood Transfusion, Immunology and Molecular Pathology.
Your Responsibilities
What you’ll do
The successful applicant will initially be assigned to one of the Specialist areas of Biochemistry, which include Metabolic Chromatography, Trace Elements, LC-MS, and Endocrinology. You may be assigned to other parts of the Biochemistry laboratory as per service need.
The Specialist Sections perform a range of manual extractions by technologies including Electrophoresis, protein precipitation and solid phase extraction. Extracts are analysed using instrumentation including Siemens Immulite, Sebia Hydrasys, HPLC-ECD, GC-MS and LC-MS.
You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of professional expertise and quality, whilst delivering a high-quality, cost-effective service.
What we’re looking for
We are looking to appoint the successful candidate to band 6. You will need to:
- be an HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist
- have significant post registration experience.
- have experience in manual analytical techniques
- be an excellent communicator
- be well organised
- be enthusiastic and self-motivated
- be prepared to be challenged
- be passionate about Biochemistry
You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, with some weekend and bank holiday working.
The department is fully committed to your continued professional and personal development, and the diverse training we can offer you will maximise your future employment and promotion prospects.
If you are interested in applying for this position, we strongly encourage you to contact us for an informal conversation.
Additional information
Interviews will be held on the 17th of April
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details to get in touch.
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