North Bristol NHS Trust

Senior Biomedical Scientist (Band 7) Biochem Auto Lab

The closing date is 17 February 2026

Job summary

a) Working as part of a team to provide a diagnostic laboratory service in Biochemistry in accordance with national and professional standards.

b) Provide Senior Biomedical Scientist input into the Biochemistry Automated Laboratory whilst being responsible for the day-to-day running of the Biochemistry department.

c) With other senior staff, participate in the supervision, training and development of staff in the department ensuring that competencies are completed.

d) 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.

e) To ensure the promotion of awareness of users' needs and requirements throughout the laboratory organisation.

Main duties of the job

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 candidatesMUST be registered with the HCPC as a Biomedical Scientist.

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 underrepresented 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 description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Personal Specification for full description of job role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Personal Specification for full description of job role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 4 years experience of working within Clinical Biochemistry automated laboratory

Desirable

  • Experience of staff management

Experience

Essential

  • Blood Sciences automated laboratory experience with troubleshooting and contingency procedures

Desirable

  • Extensive knowledge and experience of EQA procedures and stock control.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum 4 years experience of working within Clinical Biochemistry automated laboratory

Desirable

  • Experience of staff management

Experience

Essential

  • Blood Sciences automated laboratory experience with troubleshooting and contingency procedures

Desirable

  • 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).

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).

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 (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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead BMS Biochemistry Automated Laboratory

Adrian Oates

adrian.oates@nbt.nhs.uk

01174148431

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


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