Biomedical Scientist / Trainee Biomedical Scientist

at  Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

To undertake routine and urgent analysis of patient specimens in all five sections of the laboratory on a rotational basis using a variety of manual and automated techniques to the agreed quality standard. To be able to work alone with minimal supervision. To participate in specimen preparation and patient data input in the pre-analytical section of the laboratory as and when required. To participate in the training and supervision of Trainee BMS, MLA and other staff and visitors as directed by the Senior BMS.
To participate if necessary in any research or development work associated with the provision of an efficient Clinical Biochemistry service. To maintain , monitor and QC analytical equipment in the laboratory and outside the laboratory (Point of Care Testing). To act as supervisor to the BMS, MLA and clerical staff in the pre-analytical section of the laboratory. To take enquiries from doctors, nurses, other ward staff and from staff at other hospitals and give technical advice when needed.
To transfer or seek advice from more senior staff when appropriate. To maintain state registration with Health Professions Council HCPC and to fulfil the standards of professional proficiency as laid down by HCPC. To work within all the accepted rules and procedures of the department and to adhere to the laboratory Health and Safety policy. To participate in the single discipline out of hours rota as required.
Hours worked will form part of contracted hours of employment. Duties to include: To be able to work alone without supervision. To be able to take control in any Health and Safety event that may take place out of hours. To be able to authorise all results as they are available to enable them to be reported electronically to wards and departments.
To be able to give help and advice to Doctors and ward staff if needed. To monitor the quality of the service offered at all times. To keep abreast of any new techniques and developments within the department. To participate in departmental Quality Management activities in a manner commensurate with post.
To be familiar with the Pathology Directorate Quality Policy and to ensure its consistent application to all departmental activities. To work under the direction of the departmental Quality Manager and/or Quality Leads in ensuring the effective implementation of the departmental Quality Management System (QMS). To maintain familiarity and practise in accordance with the SOPs for all relevant laboratory procedures. To participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives.
To participate in scheduled audit activities. The programme of activities shall include horizontal, vertical and examination audits, in addition to internal audit of the QMS. To identify and alert senior staff to any non-conformances to optimal / required practice. To participate in the implementation and review of appropriate remedial, corrective and/or preventative measures in response to reported non-conformances.
To participate in the maintaining of records, for all staff of whatever grade, which indicate both training received and the outcome of any assessment(s) of competence, for all relevant laboratory procedures. To participate in training activities so that own competence to practise in the laboratory is demonstrably maintained through on-going assessment, as appropriate. To participate in clinical audit projects. Any other duties deemed necessary to maintain an efficient Clinical Biochemistry service.
This job description will be subject to annual review and may be amended as necessary following consultation with the post-holder

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