Lead Healthcare Scientist Automated Biochemistry | North Bristol NHS Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 19 Chwefror 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £55,690 - £62,682 per annum, pro rata for part time roles |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Cwmni: | North Bristol NHS |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7776598/339-CCS6598-TJC |
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Manage technical and scientific work of the Biochemistry service within the Automation laboratory.
· Provide an efficient and cost-effective analytical laboratory service in accordance with agreed policy.
· Work with the other Lead Biomedical Scientists and sample reception managertodevelop and improve laboratory services.
Liaise closely with the Blood SciencesManagerand clinical leadsto ensure theservice meetspresent and future demands for acute and primary care.
• Be responsible for maintainingstandards forUKAS 15189 in conjunction with departmental quality managers.
• To provide overall management organisation and operational problem solving on a daily basis for the automation department of biochemistry
• Be responsible for the review of working practices to introduce, as far as practicable, standardised procedures
• Facilitate and provide leadership for the introduction and development of new technologies, methodologies and systems of work for service improvement as appropriate.
• Participate in HR related issues such as recruitment, staff induction and competencies, and training.
• Be responsible for laboratory equipment management such as consumables, liaison with suppliers regarding maintenance performance and fault resolution.
• Assist in business continuity management and laboratory resilience.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
To coordinate and manage the day to day operational activity of the automated biochemistry laboratory to ensure efficient and effective patient pathway delivery.
Provide leadership, organisation and operational problem solving for the biochemistry service
Ensure quality assurance and quality control is maintained ensuring accreditation to UKAS standards
Manage laboratory equipment and liaise with suppliers regarding maintenance performance and fault resolution.
Ensure health and safety guidelines and policies are fully adhered
Please see attached Job description for more detail
This advert closes on Thursday 5 Mar 2026