QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
Registration with CORU

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 1 year in service training across all disciplines.
Experience in Blood Transfusion essential.
Post qualification experience desirable.
Have partaken in on-call rotas desirale.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Co-ordinate with laboratory management and other hospital departments to ensure delivery of an appropriate laboratory service.
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a professional and dedicated attitude.
Demonstrate adaptability to the rapid changes taking place in the health services.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE

To assist in routine processing and co-ordinating the Laboratory service in accordance with the mission, values, vision and strategic plan of the Hospital.
This role will require the ability to also work in Haematology, to be competent in performing laboratory tests and responsible for processing and authorising under the direction of the Chief Medical Scientist and Laboratory Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

Assist in writing, maintaining and enforcing procedures relating to all areas of the laboratory and its related testing equipment.
Assist in applying and implementing operational procedures up to “best practice” standard in order to optimise use of resources.
Assist in the implementation of a quality management programme that is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and client satisfaction.