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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service for a new full-time technical training lead role. Our team is multi-disciplinary including Clinical Scientists, Biomedical Scientists, genomic specialist technologists, laboratory support workers, trainees at all levels, administrative and IT teams.
The successful candidate will manage the laboratory training programme for both sites, covering a range of supporting, technical and biomedical roles. The training programme will need to meet all regulatory needs such as Standard ISO15189 accreditation. The post holder will work within our management team across both sites including alongside our current scientific training leads.
The post holder will work across both our current sites at Southampton General Hospital and Salisbury District hospital, we will be flexible with discussions around setting the post holders main base.
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.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
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.
Responsibilities
- To plan, implement and support robust and equitable training for staff working within Wessex Genomics Laboratory Service
- To provide relevant training, training plans, audit and competency assessment of support, and technical training with responsibility for the oversight and reporting of education & training KPIs
- To support the departmental scientific training officers as needed and help organise laboratory placements for colleagues on the STP and other genomic clinical placements
- To supervise trainee and support staff
- To participate in general departmental management and HR procedures such as recruitment, induction, training, duty senior responsibilities and appraisal.
- To supervise the processing of pathological specimens for screening, diagnostic and monitoring purposes and provide accurate, timely and appropriate analytical data meeting the requirements of ISO 15189 and other regulatory bodies.
What experience/skills are needed
- Educated to degree level and possess an appropriate BSc qualification and experience in the genomics or pathology field.
- Educated to MSc level or equivalent qualification or experience
- Registered Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council or significant experience as a senior genetic technologist
- Significant previous experience in a busy Pathology department as a specialist / senior level, including the ability to provide supervision / leadership and troubleshoot non-routine issues as they arise
- Significant previous experience in supervising and supporting staff in training
This advert closes on Friday 28 Feb 2025