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 Bristol NHS Foundation Trust provides a diagnostic service for the local community serving a local population of approximately 500,000 and a referral service throughout the Southwest.

We are looking for a motivated team player with excellent computer, administrative and communications skills to be part of the small specimen reception area within Immunology.

For part time applicants please note we are committed to working with you to agree mutually acceptable working hours. There is flexibility working between 7am-8pm.

For fulltime applicants the hours and days maybe subject to change depending on the operational requirements of the laboratory.

This is not a HCPC trainee post.

Please note the advert may close early if sufficient applications are received. You are advised to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

For more information about working in pathology please view the video link below:

• https://youtu.be/cJiNgR-TwUY?si=H6kkwCD5FvSv6UpW

Main duties of the job

Working as part of a team and under the direction of senior staff to assist in the day-to-day support work of the FIT service within the Immunology laboratory, including data entry and assisting with the reception.

Clerical duties such as data entry of samples, scanning, filing and photocopying paper work.

Note this vacancy is a predominantly a a clerical role involving data entry of samples. The post holder will be based mainly in the Immunology laboratory.

About us

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

• Better outcomes for ourPatients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
• Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:

• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

339-CCS4815-RUH

Job locations

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Blood Sciences Building, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Westbury-On-Trym

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Work as part of a team under the direction of senior staff to support the Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT) testing service for occult blood for the detection of colorectal cancer in patients within the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics.

Main duties to include

Unpacking of faecal immunochemical test (FITs)

Data input for patient samples for the FIT testing service

Handling clinical samples including blood, urine and faecal samples

Labelling samples appropriately ready for analysis in accordance to the minimum data policy

Following SOPs

Informing senior staff when requests do not comply with BFT policy for request form and specimen labelling

General laboratory housekeeping duties as required

Job description Job responsibilities Work as part of a team under the direction of senior staff to support the Faecal Immunochemical Test (qFIT) testing service for occult blood for the detection of colorectal cancer in patients within the Department of Immunology and Immunogenetics. Main duties to include Unpacking of faecal immunochemical test (FITs) Data input for patient samples for the FIT testing service Handling clinical samples including blood, urine and faecal samples Labelling samples appropriately ready for analysis in accordance to the minimum data policy Following SOPs Informing senior staff when requests do not comply with BFT policy for request form and specimen labelling General laboratory housekeeping duties as required

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent

Work experience

Essential

• Team working
• Motivated
• Computer skills

Desirable

• Working knowledge of UK laboratory computer systems

Knowledge, Skills and abilites

Essential

• Maintain accuracy
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time

Desirable

• Good Interpersonal skills
• Knowledge surrounding the FIT service

Person Specification Education Essential Educated to GCSE standard or equivalent Work experience Essential Team working Motivated Computer skills Desirable Working knowledge of UK laboratory computer systems Knowledge, Skills and abilites Essential Maintain accuracy Good communication skills both verbal and written Good organisational skills Ability to concentrate for long periods of time Desirable Good Interpersonal skills Knowledge surrounding the FIT service

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Blood Sciences Building, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Westbury-On-Trym

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Blood Sciences Building, Southmead Hospital, Southmead Road, Westbury-On-Trym

Bristol

BS10 5NB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)