Specialist Biomedical Scientist | North Bristol NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 21 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | North Bristol NHS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7902371/339-CCS2371-MJA |
Summary
Applications are invited from motivated and enthusiastic HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists who are looking to progress their careers in Clinical Biochemistry. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within the Blood Sciences Department in state of the art laboratories on the Southmead site. The redeveloped Southmead site opened in May 2014 and is one of Europe’s leading hospitals.
The department provides a routine Biochemistry testing service to all inpatient, outpatient and GP surgeries in the North Bristol area. It has a workload of over 1 million specimen requests per annum.
The Clinical Biochemistry department offers an extensive range of diagnostic and clinical services, including an integrated Blood Sciences Automated Laboratory, Toxicology, Metabolic Biochemistry, Antenatal and Newborn Screening, and Point of Care Testing services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to rotate throughout the department and will be expected to participate in the department’s 24-7 service.
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 Clinical Biochemistry in accordance with national, Trust and departmental policies and procedures on a rotational basis in all sections of the laboratory.
Participate in the training and development of other staff within the department.
Participate fully in the department’s 24/7 rota system
Contribute to the development of services provided to meet the requirements of users.
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.
1. Working in accordance with the Departmental Standard Operating Procedures and assist in the development and review of these as required.
2. Receiving and analysing samples submitted to the department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols.
3. Assisting in the interpretation and technical validation of the analyses in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
4. Responsible for the provision of our service to patients in routine and emergency situations.
5. Rotating into any area of the department as required.
6. Participating fully in the department’s 24/7 rota service.
7. Prioritising the completion of urgent requests.
8. Telephoning important results to an appropriate person when necessary
9. Responsible for their own work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff
10. Validating and releasing results to service users as required
11. Maintaining a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the department as appropriate
12. Preparing and ensuring adequate supplies of reagents and consumables
13. Using consumables and equipment efficiently and safely in accordance with Health & Safety policies
14. Performing the routine maintenance and cleaning of the equipment with which she/he is working including maintenance records and recording of corrective actions
15. Processing internal and external quality control samples and results/reports as required
16. Participating in quality assurance procedures in accordance with the laboratory quality manual
17. Participating in risk management of the department including the reporting of adverse incidents
18. Assisting in research and development projects as required
19. Assisting in the training and teaching of trainee biomedical scientists, new BMS staff, MLA’s, medical staff and other healthcare professionals as required
20. Participating in staff appraisal according to Trust policies and procedures
21. Undertaking continued professional development
22. Personally responsible for maintaining HCPC Registration
23. Participating in all other activities in the section to enable the department to maintain compliance with ISO15189 (2022).
24. To provide appropriate cover for more senior Biomedical Scientist staff as required.
This advert closes on Thursday 30 Apr 2026