Job Summary
Applications are invited from enthusiastic well motivated individuals to work in the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics within the grounds of Southmead Hospital. 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 at North Bristol NHS Trust provides a diagnostic service for the local community serving a local population of approximately 500,000 and a referral service throughout the Southwest. The laboratory is split in to four sections: Autoimmunity / Allergy,Immunochemistry, Immunophenotyping and Tissue Typing the successful candidate will rotate between all the sections.Please note this is not a training post.
Main duties of the job
1. To provide laboratory support for pre-analytical testing of samples
2. To undertake diagnostic tests on blood and other body fluids.
3. To operate, and maintain specialist laboratory equipment.
4. To input sample data as part of pre-analytical testing
5. Work in all sections of the department as required. As this is a non-HCPC registered position the post holder will not authorise results.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Diploma/HNC/HND in relevant science subject or relevant experience/equivalent level of knowledge.
Desirable
- Degree in science or related subject
Work experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a support grade worker in a pathology laboratory
Desirable
- Experience of the use of pathology laboratory computer systems
- 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
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- IT and keyboard skills
- Working with samples and equipment in a laboratory environment
Desirable
- Ability to plan, prioritise and re-schedule workloads
- Ability to work accurately with minimum supervision
Personal
Essential
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.
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).
Closing Date: 13 November 2025
