Job summary
- Main area
- Pathology
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CL340125
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £26,530 - £29,114 per annum (PA) pro rata
- Closing
- Today at 23:59
- Interview date
- 25/02/2025
Employer heading
Healthcare Science Assistant Practitioner
Band 4
Job overview
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
Due to the nature of this role and service, this role is on-site and the hours are as advertised. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To receive and sort samples and enter patient demographic details as necessary.
2. To process samples and perform diagnostic tests on all types of samples received within any area of the lab using automated, semi-automated and manual investigations.
3. To plan & prioritise own workload making adjustments to plans according to unforeseen circumstances.
The laboratory is open 9-5:30 Monday to Friday with some urgent works meaning that flexibility is vital to this role.
Experience in a range of Genomic fields such as Oncology, Cytogenetics or Molecular Genetics would be ideal
Experience at using manual and automated workflows would be an advantage
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- A level or equivalent in at least two from Maths, English and Science at level A to C
Desirable criteria
- ECDL or equivalent knowledge of computers
- Previous knowledge of hospital IT systems
- Completion of an internal multidisciplinary laboratory training course
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in laboratory work
- Knowledge of genomic processes
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in an NHS environment
- Previous experience of performing genomic procedures
- Previous experience in a diagnostic medical laboratory
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential criteria
- Keyboard skills
- Able to follow operating procedures
- Attention to detail
- Manual dexterity
- Good communication skills
- Able to prioritise work and adapt to changing circumstances
- Effective team member
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- James Hobbs
- Job title
- Lead Technologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01722429080
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