University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We’re looking for an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to lead the Automated Biochemistry department of our UKAS-accredited Clinical Biochemistry laboratory. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a large, busy teaching hospital laboratory and to use your skills to shape the future of the service.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
You will need:
- Significant expertise in all technical aspects of Clinical Biochemistry
- A proven track record of people management
- Experience of leading large projects
The Automated Biochemistry section at Southampton processes around 4,500 samples per day with a test repertoire that supports a large teaching hospital. Clinical specialities that the laboratory supports are wide-ranging and include cancer care, bone marrow transplantation, endocrinology, neurosciences, cardiothoracic surgery, paediatric and neonatal intensive care, ophthalmology, and vascular surgery. As Section Manager, you will report directly to the Operations Manager for Laboratory Medicine. You will have day-to-day technical and managerial responsibility for this busy section, comprising a large team working 24/7, as well as managerial responsibility for the point-of-care laboratory.
