Senior Biomedical Scientist

at  Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

The post-holder will have responsibility for the day to day management of the team providing the scientific technical services of a section of the Cellular Pathology Department Key objectives include ensuring that: - The section provides a high quality and timely service to all users and that all staff within the section work to the agreed procedures and policies set out by the Chief Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Head of Department and Laboratory Service Manager. The section(s) under their control are managed in an efficient and cost-effective way as agreed in consultation with the Chief Biomedical Scientist and Pathology Service Manager. Service developments to improve effectiveness are identified, assessed and where appropriate implemented after consultation with the Clinical Head of Department, Laboratory Service Manager and Chief Biomedical Scientist. Lines of communication, both internally and externally, are clear and understood by all staff.
The departmental procedures and health and safety rules are upheld and promoted at all times within the section. High professional and technical standards (e.g. Authorised Standard Operating Procedures, Trust and National Policies), are promoted at all times in line with Clinical Pathology Accreditation guidelines ( CPA/UKAS). Training and mentoring requirements of basic and assistant grade staff are met in order to achieve the aims of the department

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