Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; In loco; GBP 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists to join the Immunology department, focusing on the flow cytometry section. The role involves routine and specialist diagnostics, staff training, and potential out-of-hours work within a dynamic NHS environment.

The successful candidate will contribute to service development and ensure accurate sample processing and results in line with SOPs, maintaining high professional standards and CPD commitments.

Competenze

• HCPC registered BMS with current registration.
• BSc honours in Biomedical Science or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).

Mansioni

• Provide routine and specialist diagnostic laboratory service in the Flow section of Immunology.
• Participate in the training and development of other staff within the department.
• May be required to work outside of routine hours.
• Contribute to service development to meet user requirements.
• Receive and analyse samples in accordance with SOPs and policies.

Conoscenze

Flow cytometry

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Formazione

HCPC registered BMS

BSc honours in Biomedical Science or equivalent

CPD evidence

Descrizione del lavoro

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st 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.

Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.

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Job Overview

Applications are invited for a suitably qualified HCPC registered healthcare scientist with relevant experience to join our committed and enthusiastic team in the flow cytometry section of the Immunology department on Southmead site.

This section provides a wide range of services for BFT, BCH and primary care within the Bristol area also a number of regional and national services.

This is a non rotational post within the Immunology department.

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

Main duties of the job

The post holder under the direction of senior staff will be expected to:

• Work as part of a team to provide routine and specialist diagnostic laboratory service in the flow section within Immunology in accordance with national, trust and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in the training and development of other staff within the department.
• Maybe required to work outside of routine hours
• Contribute to the service development to meet the requirements of users.

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, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and 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

• Working in accordance with the Departmental Standard Operating Procedures and assist in the development and review of these as required.
• Receiving and analysing samples submitted to the department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
• Assisting in the interpretation and technical validation of the analyses in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Responsible for the provision of our service to patients in routine and emergency situations.
• Prioritising the completion of urgent requests.
• Telephoning important results to an appropriate person when necessary
• Responsible for their own work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff
• Validating and releasing results to service users as required
• Maintaining a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the department as appropriate
• Preparing and ensuring adequate supplies of reagents and consumables
• Using consumables and equipment efficiently and safely in accordance with Health & Safety policies
• Performing the routine maintenance and cleaning of the equipment with which she/he is working including maintenance records and recording of corrective actions
• Processing internal and external quality control samples and results/reports as required
• Participating in quality assurance procedures in accordance with the laboratory quality manual
• Participating in risk management of the department including the reporting of adverse incidents
• Assisting in research and development projects as required
• Assisting in the training and teaching of trainee biomedical scientists, new BMS staff, MLA’s, medical staff and other healthcare professionals as required
• Participating in staff appraisal according to Trust policies and procedures
• Undertaking continued professional development
• Personally responsible for maintaining HCPC Registration
• Participating in all other activities in the section to enable the department to maintain compliance with ISO15189 (2022).
• To provide appropriate cover for Biomedical Scientist staff as required.

Person specification

Education/Training/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• HCPC registered BMS
• BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD

BMS experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum 2 years BMS experience in a UK hospital lab

Desirable criteria

• Specialist Flow Cytometry diagnostic skills and ability
• Experience of Quality management Systems

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and workload organisation skills

Desirable criteria

• Specialist Flow cytometry knowledge/experience

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. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• 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.

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.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

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.

When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.