Senior Healthcare Scientist – General Histology Laboratory Lead

Type: Trainee
Location: Southampton, SO16 6YD

Description:

A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

You can read an overview of the main duties of the role in the section below: Job Description and Main Responsibilities.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.

Applicants will need to be educated to Masters level and preferably a Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate well developed interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to lead and support individual and team working. The successful candidate will need to have an excellent knowledge of histology laboratory processes and will be required to supervise processes undertake in the main laboratory, which include but not limited to, specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, send-out, special staining as well as overseeing some aspects of digital pathology. The successful candidate will need to undertake aspects of diagnostic laboratory work and support the operational management team to take forward key service and workforce objectives.

The successful candidate will be leading a team and will require to resolve real-time laboratory issues as they arise, provide training and guidance to members of the team in a face-to-face capacity.

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 UHSwe’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, recognizing 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.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
The main responsibilities include:
• To be a lead Senior Biomedical Scientist and rotationally manage, along with the other Senior Biomedical Scientists, throughput and processing of pathology specimens for Histology, Neuropathology and Immunochemistry, for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and ensure provision of accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data.

• To manage all Biomedical Scientists, qualified, trainee and support staff deployed primarily within the main laboratory within Histology including special staining, as well as Neuropathology, Immunochemistry and other laboratory areas as required for service delivery.

• Specific areas of responsibility include specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, send-out, special staining as well as overseeing some
aspects of digital pathology.

• To liaise with other healthcare professionals to maximise the effectiveness of the service.

• The post-holder will also support the Cellular Pathology Training, Quality and Health and Safety Leads.

For full details of the roles and responsibilities, please refer to the job description.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Cellular Pathology invites applications for the post of Senior Healthcare Scientist – General Histology Laboratory Lead 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. Applicants are expected to have excellent technical knowledge and experience in histological techniques and preferably a Specialist Diploma in Cellular Pathology.

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 also actively supported.

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 May 2025

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