Healthcare Scientist
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Bristol, BS10 5NBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
23 November 2026
11 days leftJob description
We are seeking a state-registered Healthcare Scientist with expertise in Microbiology and/or Analytical Chemistry, particularly HPLC and LC-MS/MS, and...
- To participate in the provision of effective and high quality clinical and analytical services in antimicrobial therapeutic drug monitoring, as provided by the Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory (ARL).
- Participate in the ARL clinical validation rota alongside Clinical and Biomedical Scientists, providing result interpretation, responding to clinical and technical enquiries, and contributing to the Saturday morning rota.
- To undertake, independently or collaboratively, research activities that contribute to the advancement of Medical Microbiology and the scientific principles underpinning the specialty, with a particular focus on antimicrobial chemotherapy.
- To support the supervision, training, and professional development of staff and participate in the department's educational activities.
- To ensure all data is processed correctly and stored in the appropriate electronic or paper-based format, in line with local and national policies.
- On a rotational basis and under the direction of the Operations Manager, contribute to the daily operation of the laboratory, including staff management, administrative duties, and attendance at departmental and cross-departmental meetings to ensure the effective delivery of the service.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations,operatingfrom three main sites at Southmead, Bristol citycentreand Weston.
With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. 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 theSouth Westhas to offer.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retaina workforce whichrepresentsthe 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 applicationin order toensurewe'remeeting our pledge.
Education and qualifications
Essential
- BSc in an appropriate biological science
- State registration with HCPC
- MSc/PhD or equivalent qualification/experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety issues within a laboratory
- Working knowledge of the laboratory computer systems
- Keyboard skills and accurate data entry skills
- Able to organise laboratory staff when required
- Good presentation skills
- Knowledge in principles of drug assay
- Good communication skills both verbal and written
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable: - Able to initiate changes in procedures or policies to induce service development; - Appraisal training; - Broad knowledge of the management of infection
Experience
Essential: - Strong working knowledge of lab procedures; - Experience in authorising clinical laboratory reports
Desirable: - Experience of HPLC / LCMS; - Theoretical and practical microbiological knowledge
Personal qualities
Essential
- Motivation and enthusiasm for the role
- Able to be flexible, adaptable and be forward thinking
- Receptive to change
- Able to concentrate & work under pressure
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
9 November 2026
Last checked
11 November 2026
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