Senior Healthcare Scientist
| Posting date: | 09 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,148.00 to £52,809.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46148.00 - £52809.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9188-25-0556 |
Summary
The Cellular Pathology service operates a 6-day week service (Monday to Saturday) between the hours of 06:00 - 19:00, and includes working on selected Bank Holidays. Cellular Pathology includes Neuropathology, Paediatric pathology, Immunohistochemistry, Digital Pathology, Research Histology and also incorporates the departments of Diagnostic Cytology, Biomedical Imaging and provision of Mortuary services to the hospital, City Council and local Coroners. There is also a dedicated suite to support the delivery of the Mohs service within the Trust The department is integrated with the University of Southampton's department of pathology which has a major role in medical student educationand has active research programs in both applied and basic experimental pathology. Approximately 52,000 histology specimens and 3,000 diagnostic cytology samples are currently received and processed annually. * You will be responsible for leading the specimen reception, cut up & referral pathways within the department. * In conjunction with the Specimen Dissection Operation Lead and Senior Lead in Cut-up, the post holder will participate in the strategic development of the sections and in staff training and development. * You will ensure that UKAS standards within own area of responsibility are maintained, including the preparation and revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and training documentation. * You will need to be an excellent communicator & be able to work effectively as part of large team. *You will need to be able to prioritise workload & adjust to accommodate unexpected events &/or changes in demands. * The Cellular Pathology service operates a 6-day week service (Monday to Saturday) between the hours of 06:00 - 19:00, and includes working on selected Bank Holidays which requires a flexible approach to the hours of employment. * You will need to be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist or Clinical Scientist.