Lead HCS Flow Cytometry: Sponsorship Available

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for a suitably qualified HCPC registered healthcare scientist to join our committed and enthusiastic team in the flow section of the Immunology department on Southmead site which provides a wide range of services to acute and primary care within the Bristol area and also provides a number of regional and national services.

Please note this post is based on the Southmead site however the post holder may have to travel to the Bristol site if required.

Main duties of the job

Provide technical and scientific support for Flow Cytometry Service for Immune deficiency services and Specialist Integrated Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (SIHMDS)

Provide managerial support Flow Cytometry Service for North Bristol NHS Trust (Primary + Secondary Immune Deficiency and SIHMDS)

Working with the Head of Service and Blood Sciences management team, provide an efficient and expert Haemato-oncology and Immunology service for Bristol NHS Foundation Trust (BFT)- Southmead Site

Participate in BFT SIHMDS service (reporting/case review/MDT attendance including participation in regional MDT/SIHMDS meetings.

Participate in SIHMDS service clinical trials

Person Specification

Education/Training

Essential

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

Knowledge skills and abilities

Essential

  • Specialist training/experience in flow cytometry including haemato-oncology and Immunodeficiency.
  • High level of theoretical and practical knowledge of relevant techniques and their clinical applications
  • Knowledge of MRD analysis reporting
  • Ability to present data and cases to a wide range of stakeholders

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of staff management e.g. training, supervision, organising staff and appraisals
  • Knowledge and experience of confirmatory reporting such as second line reporting.

Desirable

  • Evidence of participation in regional meetings.
  • Experience of clinical trials

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Able to prepare and present scientific and clinical information at meetings and provide teaching and training for laboratory staff

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).

Closing Date: 15 November 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.