Clinical Biochemist

As a Clinical Biochemist at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a vital role in providing a high-quality clinical biochemistry service. Our department is based at Bristol Royal Infirmary and comprises an integrated blood sciences automated laboratory with Immunochemistry and Metabolic, Neuroendocrine and Nutrition (MNN) specialist sections.

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the clinical lead and MNN section seniors in the full validation of the existing MSMS assay repertoire on the new tandem mass spectrometer
• Developing new assays to be implemented on the MSMS analyser
• Validating to UKAS 15189:2022 standards all new MSMS assays
• Keeping detailed records of method development work
• Developing all appropriate documentation to establish the new assays for routine clinical use
• Cascading training to relevant staff to perform the new MSMS assays for routine clinical use, including training staff to undertake appropriate troubleshooting and maintenance tasks
• Supporting the training and development of staff on all MNN section equipment where appropriate
• Assisting MNN section senior biomedical scientist and clinical staff in the provision of the current service with troubleshooting of existing assays across the section
• Performing highly complex biochemical testing of clinical samples for the expanded and current MNN repertoire when appropriate
• Assisting MNN section seniors to take corrective action when quality control or assurance procedures indicate loss of performance of laboratory instruments or methods
• Supporting 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 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.