Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.

Main duties of the job

We're looking for enthusiastic individual to join our UKAS accredited department of laboratory medicine to become Associate Practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience - working in a modern and well-equipped laboratory, providing an extensive repertoire of investigations.

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. 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. Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Biochemistry team is a diverse group of all different grades of Scientist and practitioners, working together to further healthcare and provide the best service possible for patients. As part of the role you will be required to work hours per week (typically shifts between 8am and 8pm) including flexible cover of weekends and bank holidays. 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. Initial training will be in clinical biochemistry, with future pathology training given as required by the needs of the service. You will make critical decisions about workflow You will perform complex manual testing of specialist samples You will be the voice of Biochemistry and communicate with wards and Doctors You will contribute to providing a high quality service which consistently delivers on its turnaround times for critical samples. There may be the opportunity for applicants holding an IBMS approved Biomedical Science degree to complete their registration portfolio. The department is fully committed to your continued professional and personal development; the diverse training we can offer you will maximise your future employment and promotion prospects. You will need to be: an excellent communicator well organised enthusiastic and self-motivated Flexible and willing to adapt ready to take a multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare delivery prepared to be challenged Please read the Job description and personal specification carefully and tell us how you meet these and what you can bring to our team and care for our patients

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

Patients First Always Improving Working Together

Qualifications / training required

Essential

A level or equivalent in at least twofrom Maths, English and Science at level A to C

Desirable

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

Previous experience in laboratory work Knowledge of genomic processes

Desirable

Previous experience in an NHS environment Previous experience of performing genomic procedures Previous experience in a diagnostic medical laboratory

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential

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