Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as an experienced Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner to join our busy Cell Culture Hub team to help handle day to day operational activities and act as lead for the section.

The Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service receives a wide range of samples from a large geographical area, this role will contribute to the analysis of samples, helping provide excellent service for our varied patient cohort.

There will be wet work (e.g. tissue culture) and analytical aspects to the role.

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.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. 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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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Physical requirements of the post

Qualifications / training required

Desirable: - Membership of a relevant professional body

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Desirable: - Experience of managing teams; - Previous experience in an NHS environment

Aptitudes and skills required

Essential: - Experience of supervision and training

Special requirements of the post

Essential: - Able to handle a range of biological samples

Values and behaviours

Essential: - Patients First; - Always Improving; - Working Together