NHS
Practitioner - Electron Microscopist
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Job Description
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- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Data Analysis
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Degree in a relevant subject
- Laboratory experience
- IT competency (Microsoft, Outlook, hospital IT systems)
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council Participation in Continuing Professional Development
- Previous experience of electron microscopy (including processing of tissue, sectioning, and use of electron microscopes)
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
- Attention to detail
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication
- Data Analysis
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Degree in a relevant subject
- Laboratory experience
- IT competency (Microsoft, Outlook, hospital IT systems)
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council Participation in Continuing Professional Development
- Previous experience of electron microscopy (including processing of tissue, sectioning, and use of electron microscopes)
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description for the role.
Main duties of the job
The Biomedical Imaging Unit (BIU) is a central imaging facility which carries out diagnostic and research microscopy for both University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Southampton.
The BIU team of 13 staff carries out electron microscopy on a broad range of diagnostic specimens in addition to carrying out research for the Faculty of Medicine and the wider University. This nationally important unit is extremely well equipped with 2D and 3D imaging equipment using light, X-ray and electron microscopes.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
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.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. 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 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what's possible for the role and service.
Date posted
01 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
188-CL540924
Job locations
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Rd,
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a band 5 Practitioner - Electron Microscopist to work in the BIU. We are looking for a candidate who holds a relevant degree and has experience in laboratory work. The successful candidate will be responsible for the ultramicrotomy and electron microscopy of research and diagnostic samples, supervising NHS staff members as well as facility users, and day to day running of the BIU.
An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to contribute to a rapidly developing service. The department operates 6am-6pm Mon-Fri.
This post also present excellent opportunities for personal development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is also actively supported. The laboratory is UKAS accredited.
The Main responsibilities and skills required for the roles will include:Undertake processing of specimens for research and diagnostic electron microscopy.Ultramicrotomy and electron microscopy analysis of research and diagnostic specimensTo supervise training and support both NHS staff and facility users as directed and required.Assist in day to day running of the BIU, including but not limited to administrative tasks, general housekeeping, data entry and quality management.Provide accurate, timely, and appropriate analytical data/results.Deliver a high-quality service that meets the needs of the patients and service users.Attention to detail, working under pressure, teamwork and well-developed interpersonal skills.The ideal candidate will have laboratory experience. Other desirable experience would include microscopy (light/electron) and cellular biology.The department operates from Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 18:00.
We highly recommend that any potential candidates contact the department to discuss these posts prior to submitting an application. Interviews will be held in October.
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for a band 5 Practitioner - Electron Microscopist to work in the BIU. We are looking for a candidate who holds a relevant degree and has experience in laboratory work. The successful candidate will be responsible for the ultramicrotomy and electron microscopy of research and diagnostic samples, supervising NHS staff members as well as facility users, and day to day running of the BIU.
An excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced individual to contribute to a rapidly developing service. The department operates 6am-6pm Mon-Fri.
This post also present excellent opportunities for personal development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is also actively supported. The laboratory is UKAS accredited.
The Main responsibilities and skills required for the roles will include:Undertake processing of specimens for research and diagnostic electron microscopy.Ultramicrotomy and electron microscopy analysis of research and diagnostic specimensTo supervise training and support both NHS staff and facility users as directed and required.Assist in day to day running of the BIU, including but not limited to administrative tasks, general housekeeping, data entry and quality management.Provide accurate, timely, and appropriate analytical data/results.Deliver a high-quality service that meets the needs of the patients and service users.Attention to detail, working under pressure, teamwork and well-developed interpersonal skills.The ideal candidate will have laboratory experience. Other desirable experience would include microscopy (light/electron) and cellular biology.The department operates from Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 18:00.
We highly recommend that any potential candidates contact the department to discuss these posts prior to submitting an application. Interviews will be held in October.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Trust Values
Essential
Skills and competencies
Essential
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
Desirable
Trust Values
Essential
Skills and competencies
Essential
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Rd,
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Address
Southampton General Hospital
Tremona Rd,
Southampton
SO16 6YD
Employer's website
https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.