Job summary
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. May be required to work outside of routine hours. Contribute to the service development to meet the requirements of users.

About us
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.

Job 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, MLAs, 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
Essential

• HCPC registered BMS
• BSc honours degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
• Evidence of CPD
• Minimum 2 years BMS experience in a UK hospital lab
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and workload organisation skills

Desirable

• Specialist Flow Cytometry diagnostic skills and ability
• Experience of Quality management Systems
• Specialist Flow cytometry knowledge/experience

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

For questions about the job, contact:
Lucy Wheeler, Lead Healthcare Scientist Flow Cytometry
Lucy.wheeler13@nhs.net
01174146133

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