Lead HCS Flow Cytometry

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT); West of England; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a HCPC registered healthcare scientist to join the flow cytometry team in Immunology at Southmead, with potential travel to the Bristol site. The post is full-time, 37.5 hours per week and may require out-of-hours work.

The role includes technical and managerial responsibilities supporting immune deficiency services and SIHMDS, contributing to regional and national services, and participating in clinical trials. UK registration is required.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate level qualification equivalent to Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, MSc or equivalent experience.
• Specialist training/experience in flow cytometry including haemato-oncology and Immunodeficiency.
• High level of theoretical and practical knowledge of relevant techniques and their clinical applications
• Knowledge of MRD analysis reporting
• Ability to present data and cases to stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and scientific support for Flow Cytometry Service for Immune deficiency services and SIHMDS
• Provide managerial support Flow Cytometry Service for North Bristol NHS Trust (Primary + Secondary Immune Deficiency and SIHMDS)
• Work with the Head of Service to provide an efficient Haemato-oncology and Immunology service for Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT) – Southmead Site
• Participate in BFT SIHMDS service (reporting/case review/MDT attendance)
• Participate in SIHMDS service clinical trials

Skills

Flow cytometry

Haemato-oncology

Immunodeficiency

Data presentation

Teaching/training

Education

Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences or MSc

Tools

MRD analysis

Job description

Main area Immunology Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent: The post holder maybe required to work on both sites of BFT Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (maybe required to work out of hours and at another site) Job ref 339-CCS4167-ALX

Site Southmead Hospital Town Bristol Salary £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum, pro rata for part time roles Salary period Yearly Closing 15/11/2026 23:59

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

Applications are invited for a suitably qualified HCPC registered healthcare scientist to join our committed and enthusiastic team in the flow section of the Immunology department on Southmead site which provides a wide range of services to acute and primary care within the Bristol area and also provides a number of regional and national services.

Please note this post is based on the Southmead site however the post holder may have to travel to the Bristol site if required.

Main duties of the job

Provide technical and scientific support for F low Cytometry Service for Immune deficiency services and Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS)

Provide managerial support F low Cytometry Service for North Bristol NHS Trust (Primary + Secondary Immune Deficiency and SIHMDS)

Working with the Head of Service and Blood Sciences management team, provide an efficient and expert Haemato-oncology and Immunology service for Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT)– Southmead Site

Participate in BFT SIHMDS service (reporting/case review/MDT attendance including participation in regional MDT/SIHMDS meetings.

P articipate in SIHMDS service clinical trials

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer.Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details regarding job description and responsibilities please refer to attached job description

Person specification

Education/Training

• Postgraduate level qualification equivalent to Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, MSc or equivalent experience.

Knowledge skills and abilities

• Specialist training/experience in flow cytometry including haemato-oncology and Immunodeficiency.
• High level of theoretical and practical knowledge of relevant techniques and their clinical applications
• Knowledge of MRD analysis reporting
• Ability to present data and cases to a wide range of stakeholders

Experience

• Experience of staff management e.g. training, supervision, organising staff and appraisals
• Knowledge and experience of confirmatory reporting such as second line reporting.
• Evidence of participation in regional meetings.
• Experience of clinical trials

Personal Qualities

• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to prepare and present scientific and clinical information at meetings and provide teaching and training for laboratory staff

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.
• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.
• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.
• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to Bristol NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.