In this vital role, you will be expected: 1. To work in accordance with the Departmental Standard Operating Procedures and assist in the development and review of these as required. To receive and analyse samples submitted to the department in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols. Assist in the interpretation and technical validation of the analyses in accordance with laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
4. To be responsible for the performance of compatibility testing and the issue of Blood and Blood Products to patients in routine and emergency situations. 5. To assist in the maintenance of the Hospital Blood Banks and the stock control of Blood & Blood Products 6.
To rotate into any area of the department as required. 7. Participate fully in the departments 24/7 rota service. 8.
To prioritise the completion of urgent requests 9. To telephone/email important results to an appropriate person when necessary 10. To be responsible for their own work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff 11. To validate and release results to service users as required 12.
To maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the department as appropriate 13. To prepare and ensure adequate supplies of reagents and consumables 14. To use consumables and equipment efficiently and safely in accordance with Health & Safety policies 15. To perform the routine maintenance and cleaning of the equipment with which she/he is working including maintenance records and recording of corrective actions 16.
To process internal and external quality control samples as required 17. To participate in quality assurance procedures in accordance with the laboratory quality manual 18. To participate in risk management of the department including the reporting of adverse incidents 19. To assist in research and development projects as required 20.
To assist in the training and teaching of trainee biomedical scientists, new BMS staff, MLAs, medical staff and other healthcare professionals as required 21. To participate in staff appraisal according to Trust policies and procedures 22. To undertake continued professional development 23. To be personally responsible for maintaining HCPC Registration 24.
Participate in all other activities in the section to enable the department to maintain compliance with ISO 1518

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