Senior Biomedical Scientist Immunology - Band 7

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Job Overview

Perform routine and specialist laboratory testing within the Immunology and Immunogenetics laboratory specifically Immunochemistry and Autoimmunity. Manage and co-ordinate staff and work flow in Immunochemistry and Autoimmunity in conjunction with the wider Immunology team. Participate in training and supervision of staff in the department. Contribute to service development.

Main duties of the job

• Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of staff within their section.
• Participate in staff appraisal according to Trust policies and procedures.
• Organise and deliver the induction and training of Biomedical Scientists, trainees, Assistant Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants within the section.
• Participate in competency assessment of Biomedical Scientists, trainees, Assistant Practitioners and Medical Laboratory Assistants within the section.
• To be responsible for the day-to-day organisation and management of the work and staff in the autoimmunity/immunochemistry sections of the department in liaison with the other section managers.
• Interpret routine and specialist diagnostic test results. Technically validate routine and specialist test results.
• Contribute to discussions of workflow patterns and methodology.
• To ensure participation in quality assurance procedures in accordance with the laboratory quality policies.
• Rotate between Autoimmunity and Immunochemistry as required.
• Participate in the evaluation of new methods and equipment.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Perform routine and specialist laboratory testing within the Immunology and Immunogenetics laboratory, providing diagnostic testing for NBT and other health care organisations in the South and West region. In collaboration with the other section managers, manage and co-ordinate the activities of the autoimmunity and immunochemistry diagnostic section in liaison with the Lead Health care Scientist - Immunology. With other senior staff, participate in the supervision, training and development of staff in the department. With the Laboratory Manager, contribute to the development of the services provided to meet the users requirements.

Person specification

Education

• Essential criteria: Biomedical science degree, HCPC registration.
• Desirable criteria: Post graduate level qualification, Evidence of CPD.

Work experience

• Essential criteria: At least 4 years post graduate experience in Immunology, Good working knowledge of Autoimmunity and Immunochemistry.
• Desirable criteria: Evidence of implementing and delivering training, Evidence of experience in quality control and quality assurance.

Knowledge and skills

• Essential criteria: Good communication both verbal and written, Good organisational skills.
• Desirable criteria: Ability to prioritise and organise work flow, Ability to manage and organise staffing.

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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT's workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

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