Job overview
Looking for a rewarding career by the coast? Join our friendly and forward-thinking Haematology team at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Based mainly at Worthing Hospital, with support to Chichester’s St Richard’s site, you’ll enjoy the work-life balance of living in two of the South East’s most desirable coastal towns. Worthing offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, with a wide choice of cafés, restaurants, and shops, all set against the backdrop of a beautiful beach. The seafront and surrounding countryside encourage an active, healthy work-life balance – perfect for those who enjoy running, cycling, water sports, or simply unwinding by the sea. We offer a supportive environment, excellent development opportunities, and access to well-equipped labs. Our current platforms include Abbott Alinity Hq and Hs, Tosoh G11, Werfen ACL Tops, Ortho Vision, and StarrSed. We also provide haemoglobinopathy screening for the west of the Trust. We welcome HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientists, including those working towards their IBMS Specialist Portfolio (Band 6 awarded upon completion). Our department is ISO 15189 accredited and IBMS approved for training. The laboratory is implementing a shift system during 2025/26 which the post holder will be expected to participate in. Help shape the future of diagnostics at UHSussex — where innovation, learning, and community thrive.
Main duties of the job
Once trained you will be expected to; • work to standards dictated to by Good Manufacturing practice, (GMP) and UKAS 15181 and 17025.
• use all available IT, and LIMS
• answer the phone and handle clinical enquirers passing to more senior staff as required,
• maintain the day to day operation of the department by performing preventative routine daily and weekly maintenance, cleaning equipment, running Quality Assurance, partaking in External Quality Assurance, and re validating (re verification) of equipment once repaired or after Engineer preventative maintenance.
• monitoring stock levels across sites,
• maintaining a clean and tidy department as described to by GMP.
• Accepting deliveries
• Arranging for transfer of items and confirmation of send/receipt across sites.
• maintaining your training records
• monitoring temperatures of our monitored and temperature controlled equipment and department area’s by using Tutela and local procedures.
• reporting all Non-conformance on our Quality Management System using Q Pulse.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Candidate Information Pack
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Once trained you will be expected to; • work to standards dictated to by Good Manufacturing practice, (GMP) and UKAS 15181 and 17025.
• use all available IT, and LIMS
• answer the phone and handle clinical enquirers passing to more senior staff as required,
• maintain the day to day operation of the department by performing preventative routine daily and weekly maintenance, cleaning equipment, running Quality Assurance, partaking in External Quality Assurance, and re validating (re verification) of equipment once repaired or after Engineer preventative maintenance.
• monitoring stock levels across sites,
• maintaining a clean and tidy department as described to by GMP.
• Accepting deliveries
• Arranging for transfer of items and confirmation of send/receipt across sites.
• maintaining your training records
• monitoring temperatures of our monitored and temperature controlled equipment and department area’s by using Tutela and local procedures.
• reporting all Non-conformance on our Quality Management System using Q Pulse.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. HCPC Registration
2. BSc Biomedical Sciences or Degree accredited by IBMS as suitable for HCPC registration
Specialist Portfolio
Essential criteria
3. Completed Specialist portfolio
Desirable criteria
4. Started Specialist portfolio
2 years NHS lab experience
Essential criteria
5. 2 years NHS Haematology lab experience
6. Experience of more specialist techniques
Desirable criteria
7. 1 year NHS Haematology lab experience
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
8. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
9. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
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Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications