Job responsibilities
Job
Title: Biomedical Scientist
Reports
to:
Band:
5
Department:
Pathology
Location:
Blood Bank
AfC
Job No: 3897b
JOB
PURPOSE/SUMMARY
As
a State Registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be a member of
the departmental team and assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost
effective, patient focused service consistent with LTHT Pathology objectives.
To provide that service in a manner commensurate with the profession
The
post holders main role is to carry out the examination of pathological
samples using various technologies and to report or present the results as
appropriate.
Working
in different sections of the department you will gain the knowledge and
skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of an accurate and
timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply professional
judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes
difficult situations, and how to work, often under pressure, either
independently or as part of the team.
You
will be required to communicate information, often related to patient
management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical/
Scientific/ Technical
Carry
out appropriate technical laboratory procedures and tasks that are consistent
with the post levels of knowledge, skills and experience. These tasks may vary
from day to day but examples would include:
Carry
out analysis
Reporting
results (appropriate to discipline) with appropriate escalation as required
Maintaining
appropriate records and documentation
Plate
reading and reporting
Basic
tissue & disease recognition
Specialist
reagent set up
Dealing
with unauthorised telephone results enquires
Participate
in the departments rosters as required
Work
flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as agreed
with line manager
This
job requires a high degree of dexterity and precision when manipulating small
tools such as pipettes, handling very small volumes of clinical material or
when preparing microscope slides for examination by others. In order to
achieve the required turnaround times the work must be performed with both
speed and accuracy.
Technical
validation and designated clinical authorisation of results as determined by
specialist area
Communication
of complex, technical information to users of the service
Use
of LIMS to report, retrieve and manage technical information.
Leadership/
Management
Support
and inspire staff to provide efficient , effective, safe, quality care to
patients
Provide
day to day supervision and co-ordination of staff.
Responsible
for professional/clinical supervision of qualified staff or students
Deputise
for the Specialist BMS
Help
to ensure the effective deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of
work to provide safe and effective service delivery
Promote
the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams
Ensure
compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements including patient
confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
Anticipate
problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency
plans available
Help
manage the use of agency staff in the team
Supports
effective and efficient management of section, including optimisation of
workflow.
Supports
waste reduction incentives for designated area
Supports
collaborative team working across all sections
Quality/
Training
Support
and participate in level 1 incident investigations.
Assist
with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating
Procedures.
Maintain
standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department
meets National External Quality Assurance (EQA) and Accreditation standards.
Undertake
quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor
performance and instigate appropriate action.
Support
and participate with the production, maintenance and implementation of risk
assessments.
Participate
in audits and clinical governance
Assist
the department with the continuous improvement of the Quality Management
System.
Keep
up to date with and communicate service developments, advances and research.
Participate
in and contribute to own Personal Development Review.
Ensure
that safe working practices are followed in accordance with departmental
Safety Policy. Be aware of and adhere to Trusts policies, including those
relating to discipline, grievance, sickness, absence and health & safety
To
be a training lead ambassador
Promote
a learning and development culture to the improve staff skills, knowledge and
competence
Delivers
training and competency assessment for staff within own area
Assist
in the supervision, training and teaching of staff and participate in the
departments training plan
To
maintain registered status as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care
Professions Council (HCPC)
Maintain
a safe working environment
Other:
The
post holder will be expected to gain competence in techniques to enable
participation in the delivery of 24 hour Pathology service. This entails
contracted participation in a 24/7 rota and / or the out of hour rota.
The
post holder will be required to work cross site locations (LGI & SJUH) if
the service requires it.
This
is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these may be
subject to change with professional and service developments
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values
are:
Patient-centred,
Collaborative, Fair, Accountable, Empowered.
All
our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally,
the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
As
a healthcare worker dealing with sensitive (patient related) information the
importance and value of personal honesty and integrity as a commitment to
patient service and confidentiality will be recognised. You will maintain
registration with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist
and abide by the HCPC standards of proficiency, assuring the quality of your
work for patients. In contributing to the quality of a technical clinical
service you will understand the requirement to continuously develop
appropriate skills and accumulate relevant knowledge whether by formal or in-
house training.
INFECTION
CONTROL
The
jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS
Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal
Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and
after contact with patients and their environment.
HEALTH
AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT
All
staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and
improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service
users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals
NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by
following agreed security and safer working Additionally, the following are
core values which relate specifically to this post:
As
a healthcare worker dealing with sensitive (patient related) information the
importance and value of personal honesty and integrity as a commitment to
patient service and confidentiality will be recognised. You will maintain
registration with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist
and abide by the HCPC standards of proficiency, assuring the quality of your
work for patients. In contributing to the quality of a technical clinical
service you will understand the requirement to continuously develop
appropriate skills and accumulate relevant knowledge whether by formal or in-
house training
WEST
YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT)
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of
Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across
West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible
care for our patients.
By
bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West
Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving
forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds
Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that
change.
WYAAT
is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care
Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The
Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and
wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual Trust, supports that ambition.
EQUALITY
AND DIVERSITY
The
jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures, designed to ensure
equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the
individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are
staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of
their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion
etc..
TRAINING
AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The
jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for
his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional
Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory
training required for the role.
