Biomedical Scientist

To support the expansion of our service delivery, Cellular Pathology at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) invites applications for the post of Biomedical Scientist to join their friendly forward thinking team within a busy and continually developing department. This post carries responsibility for supporting the full range of services and therefore opportunity to rotate and work in a number of areas within Cellular Pathology. ABOUT THE TEAM UHS is one of the largest hospitals in the country. It is a national centre for both teaching and research and also a regional centre for Neurological, Cardiac, Paediatric and Cancer specialities. The laboratories are sited at Southampton General Hospital within purpose-built modern and well-equipped facilities providing comprehensive diagnostic services delivering both routine and specialist testing to Wessex Region patients and a number of external referral sites. Cellular Pathology includes neuropathology, paediatric pathology, immunohistochemistry and also incorporates the departments of Diagnostic Cytology, Biomedical Imaging, Electron Microscopy and provision of Mortuary services to the hospital, City Council and local Coroners. The department is integrated with the University of Southampton's department of pathology which has a major role in medical student education and has active research programs in both applied and basic experimental pathology. Approximately 45,000 Histology specimens and 3,000 diagnostic Cytology samples are currently received and processed annually. This post is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to contribute to a rapidly developing service. The post also presents opportunity for personal development, and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is actively supported. The laboratory is IBMS approved for training and is UKAS accredited. WHAT YOU'LL DO You will be required to assist and be involved with the processing all types of specimen presented to the Cellular Pathology Department for analysis, thereby supporting the provision of accurate and timely diagnoses & the production of appropriate analytical data. You will be required to become skilled in the latest techniques and equipment in conjunction with traditional methods of investigation to meet the requirements of the role. You will supervise trainee and support staff as directed and required WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR * You will need to be registered with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist. * Although consideration will be given to applicants with an accredited degree who would be able to complete the IBMS registration portfolio within 12 months of appointment. In this instance, the successful applicant would be appointed at band 4, associate practitioner, until successful completion & verification of the IBMS registration portfolio & then registered with the HCPC, at which time they would then be appointed to the band 5 biomedical scientist position. * You will need to be an excellent communicator & be able to work effectively as part of large team. * You will need to have an excellent attention to detail * You will need to be able to prioritise workload & adjust to accommodate unexpected events &/or changes in demands WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health. UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON 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. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on Friday, 03 July 2020. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage