Lead BMS Immunology

Job Overview

Applications are invited for a suitably qualified HCPC registered Biomedical Scientist to join the Immunology department at North Bristol NHS Trust, which provides a wide range of services to acute and primary care within the Bristol area and also provides a number of regional services.

Provide technical and scientific support for the Immunology and Immunodeficiency services. This encompasses Autoimmunity, Allergy, Para protein/Specialist Protein, Primary Immune Deficiency and the regional FIT screening service.

• Provide managerial support for all laboratory staff in Immunology, Immunodeficiency, Flow Cytometry, and Immunogenetics.
• Work with the Head of Service and Blood Sciences management team to provide an efficient and expert Immunology service for North Bristol NHS Trust.

• Postgraduate level qualification equivalent to Fellowship of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences, MSc or equivalent experience.

• Specialist training/experience in Immunology should include autoimmune serology, allergy and immunochemistry.
• At least 6 years post graduate experience and at least 2 years management experience.

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.

At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above.

These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.

North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that stringent pre‑employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.