Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a proactive, dynamic team member to assume the role of Senior Biomedical Scientist in the Biochemistry automated laboratory. The post holder must demonstrate effective leadership and management capabilities while working collaboratively to achieve shared goals. Successful Band 7 candidates MUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.
Main duties of the job
* Working as part of a team to provide a diagnostic laboratory service in Biochemistry in accordance with national and professional standards.
* Provide Senior Biomedical Scientist input into the Biochemistry Automated Laboratory whilst being responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the Biochemistry department.
* With other senior staff, participate in the supervision, training and development of staff in the department ensuring that competencies are completed.
* Together with the Blood Sciences Management, develop and validate new techniques which will contribute to the development of the services provided to meet the requirement of users.
* To ensure the promotion of awareness of users' needs and requirements throughout the laboratory organisation.
About Us
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 under‑represented groups.
Details
Date posted: 03 February 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year Per annum, pro rata for part‑time roles.
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 339‑CCS2026‑BAL
Job locations: Southmead hospital, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB
Job responsibilities
Please refer to Job Description and Personal Specification for full description of job role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
* Minimum 4 years experience of working within Clinical Biochemistry automated laboratory
* Blood Sciences automated laboratory experience with troubleshooting and contingency procedures
Desirable
* Experience of staff management
* Extensive knowledge and experience of EQA procedures and stock control.
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.
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 (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, Southmead Road, Bristol, BS10 5NB
Employer's website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk
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