Medical Technical Officer - Band 3 | North Bristol NHS Trust

North Bristol NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Medical Technical Officer for a permanent position in Bristol. The role involves supporting senior staff in the Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory, handling both laboratory and clerical tasks. Ideal candidates should have a science background and preferably some laboratory experience. This position offers training and support, ensuring you develop your skills in an exciting environment. The application deadline is December 23, 2025.

Qualifications

• Likely to have a science background.
• Experience working in a laboratory is preferable.
• Ability to communicate results to service users.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine maintenance and diagnostic checks on equipment.
• Assist in procurement and management of laboratory supplies.
• Prepare and process clinical specimens for antibiotic assay.
• Perform data entry and communicate results to users.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Science background

Job description

Job Title: Medical Technical Officer – Permanent.

Grade: AfC Band 3.

Directorate: Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory, Department of Microbiology, Core Clinical Services.

Location/Base: Bristol, Southmead Hospital.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Medical Technical Officer to join an existing, highly experienced, multi-disciplinary team.

The successful applicant will be based in the Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, which is recognised as a centre of excellence for both R&D and specialist service provision in the area of antimicrobial chemotherapy.

The post-holder will work primarily on supporting more senior staff, assisting in the day-to-day work of the specialist assay service provided by the Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory.

Both laboratory work and clerical work will be undertaken including sample analysis, result communication by telephone and computer data entry. We will offer full training, encouragement and support.

The successful applicant is likely to have a science background and preferably experience of working in a laboratory.

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. We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.

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.

Working as part of a team and under the direction of more senior staff, to assist in the day-to-day work of the specialist assay service provided by the Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory.

• To undertake routine maintenance and diagnostic checks on specialist equipment.
• To assist in the procurement, provision and management of laboratory supplies.
• To participate in the preparation and processing of clinical specimens for antibiotic assay and, under supervision, to communicate results back to the users of the Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory.
• To undertake data entry and associated clerical duties, including phoning results to service users.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Dec 2025.