Job summary
The Clinical Biochemistry team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a focussed, friendly and enthusiastic Biomedical Scientist to join our team.This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience; working in a modern and well-equipped laboratory that provides an extensive repertoire of investigations.
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will initially be assigned to one of the Specialist areas of Biochemistry, which include Metabolic Chromatography, Trace Elements, LC-MS Chemistry, 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 were looking forWe 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will initially be assigned to one of the Specialist areas of Biochemistry, which include Metabolic Chromatography, Trace Elements, LC-MS Chemistry, 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 were looking forWe 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.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of current CPD activities
- Significant previous experience in a medical laboratory
- IBMS specialist portfolio (in relevant discipline) or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in a large acute hospital laboratory
- IT competency (hospital IT systems, Outlook, Microsoft)
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Able to work autonomously
- Data analysis
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications
Essential
- HCPC approved Biomedical Science degree (BSc) or other HCPC approved degree/top ups
- HCPC registered
- Evidence of current CPD activities
- Significant previous experience in a medical laboratory
- IBMS specialist portfolio (in relevant discipline) or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in a large acute hospital laboratory
- IT competency (hospital IT systems, Outlook, Microsoft)
Skills and competencies
Essential
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Able to work autonomously
- Data analysis
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
