Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL370624
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £28,407.00 - £34,581.00 Per Annum or Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
- Closing
- 09/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 19/07/2024
Employer heading
Biomedical Scientist
Band 5
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists to join our UKAS accredited Haematology and Blood Transfusion 24/7 service. This is an exciting opportunity to further broaden your skill set – working in a modern and well-equipped laboratory, providing an extensive repertoire of investigations. We can offer opportunities to learn and development within a supportive environment to facilitate career progression
Pathology at UHS is dedicated to providing an excellent patient experience and the well-being and development of our staff. Available opportunities include the IBMS specialist portfolio and the opportunity to observe patient facing services such as paediatric cardiac teams and automated red cell exchange. The pathology team won the chairman’s outstanding team award last year for its innovative and determined approach to delivering outstanding patient care.
Note we will accept applications from candidates who are awaiting their HCPC registration numbers or are completing their portfolio
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The role involves analysing specimens for diagnostic and screening purposes, providing blood components for patient care, maintenance and use of modern technology including Vision Swift, Sysmex XN and TOP750.
We are looking for candidates who have excellent teamwork, prioritisation and analysis skills. Successful candidates will have good time management, attention to detail and be able to take initiative.
You will be working in a fast paced friendly team providing a 24/7 service to our patients. On completion of an internal training program you may be required to participate in the out of hours rota including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays averaging to 37.5 hours per week. This is a flexible roster using a self-rostering approach improving well-being and work life balance
Interviews will take place face to face on Friday the 19th July. Interviews will be face to face as there is a practical element that cannot be carried out remotely.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of current CPD activities
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a medical laboratory
- IT competency (Microsoft, Outlook, hospital IT systems)
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Data analysis
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking
- Problem solving
- Self-motivated
- Taking the initiative
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Working under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ian Howard
- Job title
- Haematology Laboratory Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381206267
- Additional information
Contact name: Kerry Dowling
Contact job title: Transfusion Laboratory manager
Contact email address: [email protected]
Contact telephone number: 02381206267
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