Biomedical Scientist - Immunology and Immunogenetics in Bristol

Overview

Applications are invited from an enthusiastic, well-motivated HCPC registered biomedical scientist to work in the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics within the grounds of Southmead Hospital. The laboratory is housed in a modern, purpose-built facility and the successful candidate will join a busy but friendly team.

The Immunology department at North Bristol NHS Trust provides a diagnostic service for a local population of approximately 500,000 and a referral service throughout the Southwest. The laboratory is split into four sections: Autoimmunity and Allergy, Immunochemistry, Immunophenotyping and Tissue Typing. The successful candidate will rotate between all of the sections.

Experience in a NHS pathology laboratory, preferably in Immunology and/or Immunogenetics, is desirable but not essential. We are looking for a team player with excellent computer, administrative, practical and communications skills to assist in the day-to-day work of the laboratory. Note: this is not a training post.

Please note if a sufficient number of applications are received for this post, then it may close early.

Job Overview

We invite applications from an enthusiastic HCPC registered biomedical scientist to work in the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics within Southmead Hospital. The successful candidate will join a busy, friendly team in a modern laboratory. The Immunology department provides diagnostic services for the local community and the Southwest region. The laboratory is divided into four sections, and the successful candidate will rotate between all sections.

We are looking for a team player with good computer, administrative, practical and communication skills to assist in the day-to-day work of the laboratory.

Note: this is not a training post.

If a sufficient number of applications are received, the post may close early.

Main duties

• To assist in the supervision, training and teaching of trainee biomedical scientists, newly qualified staff, MLAs, and other healthcare professionals as required.
• To receive and process samples submitted to the Department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
• To interpret and act upon results in accordance with laboratory policies.
• Communicate with patients, clinicians, laboratory staff from North Bristol Trust and other NHS organisations regarding samples required, appropriateness of tests and provision of results.
• To maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in each section.
• Contribute to the development of services provided to meet the requirements of users.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare across the region from our award-winning hospital. We are committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and perspectives.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory support for pre-analytical sample preparation.
• Assist with performance of routine and specialist diagnostic tests on blood and other body fluids.
• Assist with booking and results entry on the laboratory computer database reporting system.
• Operate and maintain specialist laboratory equipment.
• Rotate through all sections within the Immunology laboratory.
• Maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations.
• Participate in risk management including the reporting of adverse incidents.
• Participate in quality assurance procedures in accordance with laboratory protocols.

For more detailed information please see the attached Job Description.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Evidence of good scientific interpretive skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Evidence of being able to work autonomously
• Evidence of good written and verbal communication

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of CPD
• Previous experience in an Immunology laboratory
• Previous experience training and/or mentoring others
• Evidence of teamwork

If you apply for this vacancy and have not received a communication from North Bristol NHS Trust within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance. If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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. We are committed to equality of opportunity and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

Important: stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.