Job responsibilities
To process biological samples
including blood, urine, faeces cerebral spinal fluid and other tissues, taking
personal responsibility for the quality and authorisation of the results, which
are used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease.
To possess highly developed
specialist scientific skills.
The post holder will demonstrate the
high level of skill to perform complex manual, semi automated and automated
analytical techniques as applicable, meeting turnaround times with prompt
reporting of results used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
The post holder will be required to
provide complex information relating to test results, which may be sensitive in
nature.
As a state registered Scientist with
the Health Professions Council understand the pathology of disease in
relationship to the results produced whilst being aware of their significance
in the authorisation of patients results with reference to the normal ranges.
Will be aware of the clinical
significance of results produced and using this knowledge to perform
appropriate supplementary tests/investigations relevant to providing a complete
report to requesting clinicians.
To plan and prioritise workload of
Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Trainee BMS and support staff.
To perform urgent analyses,
reporting results to requesting clinicians as appropriate.
Identify abnormal or unexpected
results and ensure prompt reporting, follow up and referral to medical staff as
required.
Following protocols, request
additional tests or samples to aid in the diagnosis or treatment of disease.
To understand the principles
underlying the analytical processes used in your area of work so as to maintain
their operation and quality of results.
To
receive requests forms and accompanying samples, to book those into the Path
Computer system, to prepare the samples (including centrifugation) for
analysis, to load and unload samples from analysers, to sort into racks and
transfer for storage on completion.
Answer
telephone enquiries regarding results and other general laboratory issues e.g.
giving advice on the correct conditions and sample type for a particular test
request.
To
operate analytical equipment within your section, within your discipline and
within the department, some of which will be highly complex and require
specialist training.
To
perform front line troubleshooting and repairs of analysers of highly complex,
expensive automated equipment e.g. multichannel analysers, used in the
day-to-day function of the laboratory.
To
reconstitute and prepare calibration and quality control material used on the
analysers to ensure results are accurate and precise.
To
participate in and understand the quality assurance programs of the department,
both internal and external i.e. NEQAS (National External Quality Assurance
Schemes) and ensure appropriate corrective measures are taken whenever
necessary.
To
observe all departmental, Trust, national and European Health & Safety
regulations relevant to the service, ensuring attendance at the annual
departmental H&S update. In addition all staff must sign the departmental
H&S policy to acknowledge understanding and compliance.
To
continually update their knowledge and skills whilst documenting this in their
Personal Professional Portfolio.
To
ensure contemporaneous completion of your induction and training records and
those of Band 5 Biomedical Scientists and support staff in your section.
To
maintain ongoing specialist training and an awareness of current developments
in your field.
To
communicate with other health care professionals in transmission and in
response to telephone enquiries relating to results and the service.
Within
the department carry out pre-analytical preparation of specimens for analysis.
To
assist senior colleagues in the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents and
consumables to ensure continuous service provision.
To
be proactive in updating and generation of SOPs
To work independently
following SOPs and policies; asks for technical and clinical advice when
necessary
To
attend meetings and training courses as necessary.
To
attend Statutory and Essential Update Training annually.
To
attend departmental briefings and/or acquaint yourself with the team brief
posted on the departmental notice boards.
To
assist in the maintenance and compilation of workload statistics.
To
assist in the process of continual quality improvement. This will include
audit, corrective action, preventative action and improvement processes.
To
participate in an annual IPR and achieve any targets set at this time.
To
participate in the training of Biomedical Scientists, Trainee Biomedical
Scientists and new staff.
To
assist senior staff in the supervision of Band 5 Biomedical Scientists, Trainee
Biomedical Scientists and Assistant Technical Officers.
To
assist in audit carried out by internal and external agencies.
To
rotate through sections of the Combined Laboratory as required.
Subject
to the principle statement of employment, or within the local agreements
pertaining to 24/7 provision, participate in this service.
Participate
in all clinical trials; income generation schemes within the department; any
research & development undertaken by the department, including sample
preparation, analysis and collating data as necessary.
Undertake
work from any source commensurate with the knowledge and skills of a specialist
Biomedical Scientist.
At
the direction of senior departmental staff undertake work from any source
commensurate with the knowledge and skills of a state registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist.
Implement
new technology and working practices when required, due to changing
circumstances.
Actively
assist senior staff in the implementation of new techniques and methodologies.
Ensure
issues and problems are resolved satisfactorily and referred through your line
management structure as appropriate.
Supervise
the conduct of staff in respect of timekeeping, behaviour and safety.
Initially, work with senior staff to resolve any problems in these areas.
Cover
for senior staff and be prepared to work on your own when necessary.
To carry out other duties commensurate with the post
