Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic experienced clinical scientist or biomedical scientist to join our department in providing a high quality clinical biochemistry service.Our department is based at Bristol Royal Infirmary situated in the City Centre and comprises of an integrated blood sciences automated laboratory with Immunochemistry and Metabolic, Neuroendocrine and Nutrition (MNN) specialist sections. We provide a wide range of biochemical services for our Trust and primary care as well as a regional and national service to external users for specialist assays.
The successful candidate will work closely with the clinical lead for paediatric and metabolic biochemistry and MNN section seniors to develop the sections repertoire of diagnostic assays by tandem mass spectrometry and support the provision of the current specialist biochemistry service.
Main duties of the job
- To assist the clinical lead and MNN section seniors in the full validation of the existing MSMS assay repertoire on the new tandem mass spectrometer
- To develop new assays to be implemented on the MSMS analyser
- To fully validate to UKAS 15189:2022 standards all new MSMS assays
- To keep detailed records of method development work
- To develop all appropriate documentation to establish the new assays for routine clinical use
- To cascade training to relevant staff to perform the new MSMS assays for routine clinical use including training staff to be able to undertake appropriate troubleshooting and maintenance tasks
- To support the training and development of staff on all MNN section equipment where appropriate
- To assist MNN section senior biomedical scientist and clinical staff in the provision of the current service with troubleshooting of existing assays across the section
- To perform highly complex biochemical testing of clinical samples for the expanded and current MNN repertoire when appropriate
- To assist MNN section seniors to take corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of laboratory instruments or methods.
- To support MNN section staff and the wider department in quality management activities to support accreditation of the service to UKAS 15189:2022 standards
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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 description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st of 2nd class degree in Biochemistry or related subject
- State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Scientist or Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent in relevant subject
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Wide-ranging practical experience in manual and automated techniques used in a clinical biochemistry service
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of analytical techniques used in a specialist clinical biochemistry service in particular chromatography and mass spectrometry
- Extensive experience in mass spectrometry and chromatographic techniques
- Extensive experience in method development
- Experience in validation and verification of clinical biochemistry methods including associated documentation to fulfil UKAS 15189:2022 standards
- Experience of research and development, demonstrated by completion of a research dissertation as part of an under- or post-graduate degree, 'in-house' written reports and/or presentations at scientific meetings.
- Experience of Quality management system in a clinical biochemistry service
- Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures as they affect the handling of potentially hazardous chemicals and biological samples in the laboratory.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to communicate and work effectively with clinical and non-clinical staff of all grades both within and outside the department
- Able to work as a team and relate to all staff.
- Able to operate effective personal time management both on a day-to-day basis and when performing on-going work tasks.
- Dependable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Specialist expertise in clinical and analytical biochemistry obtained through substantial in-service training and experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory
- Numerate and able to evaluate complex biochemical information including statistical analysis of method development data
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing complex scientific information with both specialist and non-specialist staff
- Ability to organise and deliver the training of others in analytical methods used in the section
- Ability to perform accurately complex manual and automated analytical techniques including highly developed physical skills requiring hand-eye co-ordination and accuracy when pipetting samples and weighing small volumes of hazardous chemicals and/or clinical material.
- Computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, internet and literature search programmes
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st of 2nd class degree in Biochemistry or related subject
- State registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Scientist or Biomedical Scientist
Desirable
- PhD or equivalent in relevant subject
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Wide-ranging practical experience in manual and automated techniques used in a clinical biochemistry service
- Comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of analytical techniques used in a specialist clinical biochemistry service in particular chromatography and mass spectrometry
- Extensive experience in mass spectrometry and chromatographic techniques
- Extensive experience in method development
- Experience in validation and verification of clinical biochemistry methods including associated documentation to fulfil UKAS 15189:2022 standards
- Experience of research and development, demonstrated by completion of a research dissertation as part of an under- or post-graduate degree, 'in-house' written reports and/or presentations at scientific meetings.
- Experience of Quality management system in a clinical biochemistry service
- Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures as they affect the handling of potentially hazardous chemicals and biological samples in the laboratory.
Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to communicate and work effectively with clinical and non-clinical staff of all grades both within and outside the department
- Able to work as a team and relate to all staff.
- Able to operate effective personal time management both on a day-to-day basis and when performing on-going work tasks.
- Dependable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Specialist expertise in clinical and analytical biochemistry obtained through substantial in-service training and experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory
- Numerate and able to evaluate complex biochemical information including statistical analysis of method development data
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing complex scientific information with both specialist and non-specialist staff
- Ability to organise and deliver the training of others in analytical methods used in the section
- Ability to perform accurately complex manual and automated analytical techniques including highly developed physical skills requiring hand-eye co-ordination and accuracy when pipetting samples and weighing small volumes of hazardous chemicals and/or clinical material.
- Computer skills including use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, internet and literature search programmes
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
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Marlborough Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
