Job summary Applications are invited for a substantive post from enthusiastic well motivated individuals to work in the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics in conjunction with the regional genetics laboratory. The laboratory is housed in a modern, purpose-built laboratory and the successful candidate will be joining a busy but friendly team. The Immunology department is split in to four sections: Autoimmunity/Allergy, Immunochemistry, Immunophenotyping and Tissue Typing. The post holder will rotate predominantly into Immunophenotyping with some genetic input and tissue typing but may be required to rotate into other sections in Immunology if required due to the operational requirements of the laboratory. Applications are invited from individuals with qualifications and/or experience in a relevant science subject, Experience in a pathology laboratory, preferably in Immunology or Immunogenetics is desirable but not essential. Please note this is not a training post. If you would like an informal chat please contact Ellen Roberts or Lucy Wheeler If a sufficient number of applications are received for this post, then it may close early. Please see this short video showcasing Pathology at NBT. https://youtu.be/cJiNgR-TwUY?siH6kkwCD5FvSv6UpW Main duties of the job To provide laboratory support for pre-and post analytical testing of samples for the Specialist integrated haematological diagnostic service. (SIHMDS) Support for Tissue Typing when required. To undertake diagnostic tests on blood and other body fluids. To operate, and maintain specialist laboratory equipment. To input sample data as part of pre and post analytical testing Full details of the post can be found in the Job description About us North Bristol Trust is the largest NHS trust in the Southwest and serves a local population of 500,000. In May 2014 the Trust relocated the majority of its acute services to the Brunel Building, one of the most advanced hospitals in Europe offering exemplary care in a beautiful and purpose-built environment, designed with the patient's privacy and dignity in mind. Alongside this, there has been significant investment and redevelopment of Pathology services with the building of new state of the art laboratories located in the Science Quarter at Southmead Hospital and the creation of Severn Pathology. The laboratory facilities accommodate all pathology disciplines including the Blood Sciences, Bristol Genetics Laboratory, a single Bristol Cellular Pathology Service and a combined Microbiology and Health Protection Agency service within one facility. Severn Pathology's aim is to provide a best in class, high quality, innovative, value for money pathology service that serves the needs of the healthcare market in the South West region and beyond. The pathology department processes over 10 million samples per year. Date posted 31 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 339-CCC1223-TJC Job locations Southmead Hospital Southmead Road Bristol BS10 5NB Job description Job responsibilities To receive and process samples prior to testing in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols. To rotate through sections of the laboratory as required and support BMS staff. To prepare and maintain analysers in accordance to protocols for routine use. To maintain your own laboratory competencies To participate in all aspects of quality control and quality assurance including audits as required. To be competent in the use of laboratory computer systems To upload results from the genetics laboratory to the laboratory computer system For a more details please refer to job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities To receive and process samples prior to testing in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols. To rotate through sections of the laboratory as required and support BMS staff. To prepare and maintain analysers in accordance to protocols for routine use. To maintain your own laboratory competencies To participate in all aspects of quality control and quality assurance including audits as required. To be competent in the use of laboratory computer systems To upload results from the genetics laboratory to the laboratory computer system For a more details please refer to job description attached. Person Specification Education Essential Diploma/HNC/HND in relevant science subject or relevant experience/equivalent level of knowledge. Desirable Degree in relevant science subject Work experience Essential Experience of working as a support grade worker in a pathology laboratory Experience of the use of pathology laboratory computer systems Desirable Experience of the application of Health & Safety practice to pathology laboratories Experience of the preparation of samples for analysis, including pre- and post-analytical checking Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to plan, prioritise and re-schedule workloads IT and keyboard skills Ability to work accurately with minimum supervision Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Desirable Ability to work with complex analytical equipment Knowledge of sample requirements and ability to recognize inappropriate samples Personal Essential Effective team worker Desirable Committed to personal development Person Specification Education Essential Diploma/HNC/HND in relevant science subject or relevant experience/equivalent level of knowledge. Desirable Degree in relevant science subject Work experience Essential Experience of working as a support grade worker in a pathology laboratory Experience of the use of pathology laboratory computer systems Desirable Experience of the application of Health & Safety practice to pathology laboratories Experience of the preparation of samples for analysis, including pre- and post-analytical checking Knowledge and Skills Essential Ability to plan, prioritise and re-schedule workloads IT and keyboard skills Ability to work accurately with minimum supervision Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Desirable Ability to work with complex analytical equipment Knowledge of sample requirements and ability to recognize inappropriate samples Personal Essential Effective team worker Desirable Committed to personal development 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). 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. 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). Employer details Employer name North Bristol NHS Trust Address Southmead Hospital Southmead Road Bristol BS10 5NB Employer's website https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)