Development Scientist

We are seeking an enthusiastic experienced clinical scientist or biomedical scientist to join our department in providing a high quality clinical biochemistry service. Our department is based at Bristol Royal Infirmary situated in the City Centre and comprises of an integrated blood sciences automated laboratory with Immunochemistry and Metabolic, Neuroendocrine and Nutrition (MNN) specialist sections. We provide a wide range of biochemical services for our Trust and primary care as well as a regional and national service to external users for specialist assays.

The successful candidate will work closely with the clinical lead for paediatric and metabolic biochemistry and MNN section seniors to develop the sections repertoire of diagnostic assays by tandem mass spectrometry and support the provision of the current specialist biochemistry service.

• To assist the clinical lead and MNN section seniors in the full validation of the existing MSMS assay repertoire on the new tandem mass spectrometer
• To develop new assays to be implemented on the MSMS analyser
• To fully validate to UKAS 15189:2022 standards all new MSMS assays
• To keep detailed records of method development work
• To develop all appropriate documentation to establish the new assays for routine clinical use
• To cascade training to relevant staff to perform the new MSMS assays for routine clinical use including training staff to be able to undertake appropriate troubleshooting and maintenance tasks
• To support the training and development of staff on all MNN section equipment where appropriate
• To assist MNN section senior biomedical scientist and clinical staff in the provision of the current service with troubleshooting of existing assays across the section
• To perform highly complex biochemical testing of clinical samples for the expanded and current MNN repertoire when appropriate
• To assist MNN section seniors to take corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of laboratory instruments or methods.
• To support MNN section staff and the wider department in quality management activities to support accreditation of the service to UKAS 15189:2022 standards
  
  

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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 the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the 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 application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vicki Warburton Job title: Consultant Clinical Scientist Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 0117 342 1388