Healthcare ScientistNHS

Job summary

We are seeking a state-registered Healthcare Scientist with expertise in Microbiology and/or Analytical Chemistry, particularly HPLC and LC-MS/MS, and a strong interest in the clinical application of infection management and antimicrobial chemotherapy.

Applicants should hold an MSc and/or PhD and be HCPC registered as either a Clinical Scientist or Biomedical Scientist within Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry, or a related discipline.

The Antimicrobial Reference Laboratory (ARL), based in Bristol provides a nationally recognised antimicrobial assay service to NHS and private healthcare providers. The laboratory offers a comprehensive range of antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral therapeutic drug monitoring assays, alongside specialist clinical advice on the interpretation and application of results. The ARL is based within purpose-built pathology laboratories and forms part of Infection Sciences, The laboratory is staffed by a multidisciplinary team comprising Clinical Scientists, Senior Biomedical Scientists, and support staff, and operates within a UKAS ISO 15189 accredited quality management system.. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced scientist to contribute to a nationally recognised service at the forefront of antimicrobial monitoring, clinical interpretation, and assay development.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Job description

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

About us

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.