Senior Biomedical Scientist

at  North Tees Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust

Human Resource Management To deputise for Operational Lead BMS in his / her absence To provide leadership in a team environment and support all staff To be responsible for robust rota and annual leave management to ensure an appropriate number and skill mix of staff within the department at all times To apply induction arrangements for new staff and visitors according to Trust and local policy To manage staff including performance, work evaluation and discipline under the direction of the Haematology/Haemostasis Scientific Leads/Managers maintaining comprehensive staff records To lead in recruitment and selection procedures Carry out regular appraisals for staff, ensuring business goals are clearly communicated and linked to objectives In conjunction with Haematology/Haemostasis Scientific Leads/Managers produce a personal development plan and attend mandatory and other training as required To be the first point of contact for staff in the department in instances of conflict and disagreement Supervise Biomedical Scientists reporting any capability or conduct issues to Haematology/Haemostasis Scientific Leads/Managers. Tackle discrimination and harassment and promote equality and diversity in the workplace Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns to meet the needs of the service and needs of staff Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan Quality Management and Clinical Governance To write standard operating procedures in areas of expertise and in conjunction with the Haematology/Haemostasis Scientific Leads/Managers ensure that these are followed In collaboration with other Senior Biomedical Scientists, implement internal and external quality control and resolve non conformances in a timely manner Perform risk assessments, COSHH assessments and incident reporting (InPhase) Perform audits following an audit schedule, record and manage on Q pulse highlighting non-compliance to Haematology/Haemostasis Scientific Leads/Managers. To attend departmental quality meetings providing QC reports, trend analysis, complaints and incident reports as directed by Haematology/Haemostasis Scientific Leads/Managers. Deputise for the Chair of the departmental quality meeting as required Use information to provide reports on workload, turnaround times and performance indicators and recommendations for efficient use of laboratory resources To promote lean working to ensure a safe, tidy, efficient workplace and to advise on improvements in own area completing quality improvement notes if appropriate In collaboration with Haematology/Haemostasis Scientific Leads/Managers, contribute to the achievement and maintenance of licensing and accreditation standards as relevant to the discipline Scientific and Diagnostic Maintain up to date knowledge in area of expertise to inform on service improvements, equipment requirements and business planning.
Monitor maintenance procedures and perform advanced troubleshooting on highly complex equipment requiring high levels of concentration Work with the Haematology/Haemostasis Scientific Leads/Managers to plan and prioritise workflows so that timely and accurate results are produced in order to achieve a high standard of diagnostic work which will contribute to optimal patient care Directly accountable through the management structure for the delivery of the technical/ scientific service To critically evaluate new equipment and procedures and report findings to the Haematology/Haemostasis Scientific Leads/Managers and Consultant(s) To ensure that adequate stocks of reagents and consumables are held at all times, perform good stock control ensuring resources are used efficiently and order new stock in accordance with Trust Standing Financial Orders Notify equipment / general building / fitting failures to the estates & facilities department Training and Education To undertake a mentoring role for relevant staff especially in the completion post registration qualifications eg specialist and higher specialist portfolios, leadership and management qualifications To deliver training in new equipment and methodologies To deliver presentations to laboratory staff to fulfil CPD requirements Maintain up to date knowledge in area of expertise and to share this knowledge with other staff Financial Authorise expenditure within agreed limits including staff expenses and overtime payments Control of Infection To be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene. To undertake annual training/updates in infection prevention and control. Communication and Working Relationships Liaise with all members of the laboratory team and across the Pathology Directorate Communication of patients` results to service users including acute trust and primary care trust staff. Maintain regular communication with Departmental Head and Senior Biomedical Scientists in relation to training and work-related matters.
Participate in laboratory meetings to ensure effective dissemination of information and discussion of problems relating to area of expertise. Chair meetings at request for Haematology/Haemostasis Scientific Leads/Managers. Providing training as required to laboratory staff in area of expertise. Treating all colleagues and laboratory users with courtesy and respect at all times as stated in Trust Personal Responsibility Framework.
The most challenging part of the job Maintain up-to-date knowledge in areas of expertise Perform and monitor staff training to ensure that competency is maintained Communicating by means of formal presentations new laboratory developments to all staff both within the laboratory and in clinical areas

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