Biomedical Scientist - Band 6

Applications are invited from an enthusiastic and well-motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist, ideally with an IBMS Specialist diploma or equivalent qualification.

The Immunology and Immunogenetics department at North Bristol NHS Trust is housed in a modern, purpose built laboratory and provides a diagnostic service for the local community and a referral service throughout the UK. The department has four sections Autoimmunity and Allergy, Immunohaematology for leukaemia and lymphoma diagnosis , Immunochemistry and Immunogenetics and Histocompatability (H and I) for Renal Crossmatch and HLA typing. A wide range of laboratory techniques are used for example; flow cytometry, PCR, electrophoresis, ELISA and Immunofluorescent and Immunoblot methods.

The successful candidate will be joining a busy and friendly team who will rotate through all sections and will have the opportunity to participate in the H and I on call service for the renal transplant team on completion of required training.

The department is UKAS accredited and is IBMS approved for training Biomedical Scientists.

• To assist in the supervision, training and teaching of trainee biomedical scientists, newly qualified staff, MLAs, medical staff 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 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.

North Bristol Trust is the largest NHS trust in the Southwest and serves a local population of 500,000. In May 2014 the Trust relocated the majority of its acute services to the Brunel Building, one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe offering exemplary care in a beautiful and purpose-built environment, designed with the patient’s privacy and dignity in mind.

Alongside this, there has been significant investment and redevelopment of Pathology services with the building of new state of the art laboratories located in the Science Quarter at Southmead Hospital and the creation of Severn Pathology. The laboratory facilities accommodate all pathology disciplines including the Blood Sciences, Bristol Genetics Laboratory, a single Bristol Cellular Pathology Service and a combined Microbiology and Health Protection Agency service within one facility.

Severn Pathology's aim is to provide a best in class, high quality, innovative, value for money pathology service that serves the needs of the healthcare market in the South West region and beyond. The pathology department processes over 10 million samples per year.

The main duties are:
To assist in the supervision, training and teaching of trainee biomedical and
medical laboratory assistants.

To receive and process samples submitted to the Department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
To interpret and technically validate results in accordance with laboratory
procedures and report urgent results to an appropriate person where necessary.

To maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations including the use of SOP's and participation in internal and external quality control

To maintain and adhere to heath and safety standards according to laboratory policy.

To participate in all aspects of quality management including audits, CPD and appraisals.

To ensure adequate maintenance of equipment and efficient and safe use of consumables.

To assist in laboratory development projects as required.

To be competent in the use of laboratory computer systems.

Maintain HCPC registration by active participation CPD

For a more detailed description of the job please see the attached job description.