Trainee Healthcare Clinical Scientist

Job Overview

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 Pharmacy Aseptic and Quality Assurance Teams are pleased to offer an in-service training place on the national Scientist Training Programme (STP) in Pharmaceutical Science.

The STP is a 3 year integrated training programme of academic and work-based learning. This leads to a master’s degree in a healthcare science specialty, an advanced level of practical skills, and the right to apply for statutory registration as a clinical scientist.

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.

Working for our organisation

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 is the suitability for agile working which is a mixture of on-site and remote working

Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be based at Southampton General Hospital, Adanac Park (Bespoke unit being currently commissioned just off the M271) and other training sites as required to complete the programme. This may involve some travel and / or staying near another hospital for short periods of time.

Your Masters is completed at Manchester University.

You will need to be currently based in the Pharmacy Department and have the correct level of academic attainment as required by the National School of Healthcare Science, a minimum of a 1st class or 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject.

This is an exciting opportunity for personal development and contribution to the new services being developed at Adanac park.

The Trainee Will Undertake The Full Training Programme In Order To Progress Through The Modules Of The Training Scheme. In So Doing They Will Learn How To Perform And Interpret Clinical And Specialist Scientific Processes Underpinned By Theoretical And Applied Knowledge And Practical Experience And Will Learn How To

Carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients.

Analyse, interpret and compare investigative and clinical options.

Make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients.

Initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace.

You will do a 37.5 week mainly Monday - Friday, occasional weekend duties may be needed as part of your training

You will need to be able to travel to other sites and be prepared to live away from home for short periods of 4-6 weeks,

You must be able to balance the demands of work and a Masters degree.

You will be entitled to a study day each week when not at University.

Person specification

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients first
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Degree in relevant science subject, minimum Class 2ii.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• MSc or Ph.D. in relevant subject
  
  

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Experience in a scientific laboratory
• Experience in data analysis, interpretation and/or report writing
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory setting
  
  

Aptitudes And Skills Required

Essential criteria

• To have the knowledge and experience necessary to participate in the provision of a diagnostic clinical service.
• To keep abreast of current understanding of general aspects and develop more specialist knowledge in the discipline.
• To have the ability and motivation to work towards HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist, benefiting patient care.
• To have skills necessary to trouble-shoot and develop methods and carry out research projects and audits.
• To possess basic computer skills e.g. Microsoft Office.
• To be a good communicator (oral and written); explaining complex information clearly to a range of staff groups.
• To be able to work both independently and collaboratively with other medical and scientific staff.
• Able to maintain judgement under pressure and meet deadlines and contractual arrangements.
• Able to maintain several tasks simultaneously.
• Organised, decisive and confident.
• Motivated and enthusiastic.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Publication record in relevant speciality.