Biomedical Scientist

UK Health Security Agency; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health organization based in Bristol is seeking a laboratory professional to provide microbiological analysis and manage day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include supervising junior staff and ensuring high standards in specimen processing and safety regulations. The role supports national health initiatives, making it vital for public health safety. This inclusive employer encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level microbiological analysis for patient diagnosis.
• Supervise and train less experienced staff.
• Process clinical specimens and interpret results.
• Adhere to Laboratory Quality Management System.

Job description

The laboratory in Bristol is situated within the Severn Pathology suite of laboratories at North Bristol NHS Trust Southmead site. The laboratory receives in excess of 1 million specimens a year from a large number of clinical specialties across the Bristol and Bath hospital trusts which contribute to an interesting and varied workload.

• Work as part of the laboratory team, providing a high level of microbiological analysis in order to provide patients with the highest level of diagnosis and treatment.
• Be responsible for the efficient day-to-day running of an area in a section of the laboratory, to be able to rotate through all the different sections in the laboratory and to supervise and train other less experienced and qualified staff.
• Assist in any UKHSA co-ordinated response or activity of a national/international nature, e.g. a bioterrorism incident or a major disease outbreak, e.g. SARS.
• Participate in the provision of out-of-hours services.
• Assist in the day-to-day supervision and organisation of the less qualified staff in the allocated area.
• Assist in the training of less qualified staff.
• Process the clinical specimens received and undertake the related tasks in the various sections of the laboratory, undertaking reading, reporting and the interpretation of results in accordance with agreed policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Adhere to and contribute to the delivery of the Laboratory Quality Management System (QMS).
• Observe safety regulations of the laboratory and UKHSA.

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.