Biomedical Scientist - Neuropathology

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

• Working as part of a team, provide core and specialist diagnostic laboratory service in Neuropathology in accordance with national and professional standards
• Work on a rotational basis in specified sections of the laboratory and deputise for Senior BMSs.
• Assist senior staff in the training and development of junior staff within the department
  Rotation through the department’s routine neurosurgical histology, muscle enzyme histochemistry and immunocytochemistry.
  Work rotationally in specified areas of the department
  Participate in the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for examination material in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols
  Participate in the sectioning of fresh frozen tissue and smears
  Participate in the entry of data to laboratory computer systems
  Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections for microscopic examination.
  Prepare and maintain stocks of staining solutions and reagents
  Ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables and equipment
  Be responsible for the day to day maintenance and cleanliness of equipment
  Work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) . Participate in their development and review
  Participate in record keeping processes
  Telephone/email important information to an appropriate person
  The post-holder may be required to provide occasional technical support for some departmental research activities
  Participate and aid in planning of validation and verification of new processes
  Undertake additional duties as are reasonable, and due to staff absence, to cover within the Department
  Neuropathology is a small, tight knit team who work closely together. There is a lot of opportunity to learn and engage in various aspects of the department. The lab team get to work closely with the neuropathology consultants.
  Participate in internal quality control procedures including taking responsibility for technical authorisation of work.
  Assist in research and development projects.
  Assist in audit.
  Participate in internal and external quality control procedures
  Participate in quality assurance procedures.
  Participate in risk management of the department including error reporting, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  Participate in the supervision of MLAs, support staff, any trainees and non-specialist biomedical scientists. Deputise for Senior BMS staff as required.
  Participate in the training, teaching and mentoring of trainee biomedical scientists, newly qualified staff, MLAs and other healthcare professionals as required
  Ensure that the exchange of information is accurate at all times, through competent verbal and written skills.
  Notify senior staff of all problems encountered in the performance of duties.
  Communicate biomedical information of varying degrees of complexity with medical, scientific and secretarial staff within the Neuropathology department, and in other departments both within and outside of the North Bristol NHS Trust.
  Be responsible for organising allocated work
  Deputise for senior staff as required
  Undertake continued professional development
  Be personally responsible for maintaining Registration with HCPC which is a requirement of employment at this grad

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