Snr Biomedical Scientist - Microbiology | JERSEY | £60-£67k

at  HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Lead a team performing a range of advanced infection and molecular laboratory analyses on avariety of samples, giving advice on appropriate techniques, to guide and contribute to clinicaldiagnoses, treatments and the evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions. Manage the work of a laboratory specialism, using personal knowledge, experience andinterpersonal skills, to meet urgent clinical need and agreed turnaround times, aligned withevidence-based best practice, and contributing to the control of infection, preventiveprogrammes and hospital bed occupancy management. Support and mentor the team to take personal ownership of scientific decisions that impact onpatient care by reporting bacterial, viral or other infections, antimicrobial susceptibility, antibodylevels and molecular testing results, to enable prompt and appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Oversee instrumentation and procedures, researching and investigating latest techniques,verifying techniques, ensuring the laboratory repertoire remains current and that results ofinvestigations meet quality acceptance criteria.
As the lead specialist for a laboratory specialism, manage and delegate effectively to specialistbiomedical scientists the lead roles for specific areas of responsibility, such as audit, suppliermanagement, or introduction and verification of new scientific techniques. Network with other professionals at all levels, sometimes coordinating with off-island consultants,to give advice on guidelines and techniques, appropriate specimens and examinations, tomanage users expectations and to collaborate on new service developments. Coordinate and manage internal and external quality assurance schemes, lead on internal auditand external accreditation, giving assurance to service users that the quality of laboratory workcan be relied upon. Educate, train and assess the competence of less experienced employees in detailed laboratoryprocesses and highly specialised scientific principles, take responsibility for their competencyand continuing professional development so as to engender a culture of career-long learning.
Supervise the writing and review of highly specialist documentation, the verification and controlof procedural change, and accurate record keeping of scientific investigations to demonstratecommitment to quality, assurance and safety. Assess and minimise clinical risk, and implement suitable control measures, to ensure the safetyand wellbeing of employees, patients and the public, and establish a positive health and safetyculture, taking account of emerging infections and suspending activities deemed unsafe

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