Job summary
Applications are invited from an enthusiastic and well-motivated HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist.
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 busyand friendly team who will rotate through all sections and will have the opportunity to participate in the H and I on call service forthe renal transplant team on completion of required training.
The department is UKAS accredited and is IBMS approved for training Biomedical Scientists.
Main duties of the job
- 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 requirementsof users.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties are:
To assist in the supervision, training and teaching of trainee biomedical andmedical 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 laboratoryprocedures 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties are:
To assist in the supervision, training and teaching of trainee biomedical andmedical 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 laboratoryprocedures 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.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc in BMS or equivolent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Work Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post graduate experience
- Recent experience in Immunology and Immunogenitics
Desirable
- Knowledge of H&S
- Knowledge of routine and specilist Immunology and Immunogenetics
Skills
Desirable
- IT
- Organisational skills
- Interpretive skills at a bench level
- Understanding of basic and theoretical Immunology and Immunogenetics
- Good communication skills
- Can work accurately
- Participate in staff training
- Co-oordination skills
- Team worker
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- BSc in BMS or equivolent
- HCPC registration
- Evidence of CPD
Work Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years post graduate experience
- Recent experience in Immunology and Immunogenitics
Desirable
- Knowledge of H&S
- Knowledge of routine and specilist Immunology and Immunogenetics
Skills
Desirable
- IT
- Organisational skills
- Interpretive skills at a bench level
- Understanding of basic and theoretical Immunology and Immunogenetics
- Good communication skills
- Can work accurately
- Participate in staff training
- Co-oordination skills
- Team worker
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
North Bristol NHS Trust
Address
Southmead Hospital
North Bristol NHS Trust, Pathology Building, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Westbury-on-Trym,
Bristol
BS10 5NB
Employer's website
https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
