We have flexible bank shifts and long-term placement opportunities available for HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists available at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
The lab provides a comprehensive 7-day service covering bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, virology, serology and parasitology, and molecular testing. You will rotate across these sections. You will be required to work shifts on a 24/7 rota system, which includes weekend and bank holiday working, and early/day/late/night shifts.
The successful applicant will initially be assigned to one of the Specialist areas of Biochemistry, which include Metabolic Chromatography, Trace Elements, LC-MS, and Endocrinology. You may be assigned to other parts of the Biochemistry laboratory as per service need.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• IBMS accredited BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent
• IBMS Specialist Diploma in Medical Microbiology or Virology (from 2005) or working towards this Qualification
• Professional registration with HCPC
• You must be able to plan and use your own time economically and effectively
• Good communicator

• To analyse specimens for screening, diagnostic purposes and the clinical management of patients
• To interpret clinical request forms and exercise judgement regarding work to be performed and priority relating to clinical urgency
• To handle a range of body fluids, tissue samples and other infectious material according to category II containment procedures
• To handle chemicals according to COSHH regulations
• To handle radioactive materials according to IRMA regulations
• To deal with spillage of samples/chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner when necessary
• To use laboratory equipment safely in accordance with local and manufacturers guidelines.