Specialist Biomedical Scientist

at  Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

To participate in the analytical work of all aspects of the microbiology department to ensure that the most efficient microbiology service is provided for the users of the department. To maintain competency for all work including that which may be required during core and non core hours. To authorise diagnostic results using judgement and departmental guidelines ensuring they are correct, complete and clear and are within the departmental guidelines. To refer to more senior Scientific/ Medical staff as required.
To use in depth knowledge and skills to communicate with colleagues regarding investigations to be undertaken and to communicate with clinicians and other users tests to be performed and interpretation of results. To monitor the performance of other staff to ensure that departmental standards of work are maintained. To participate in departments training team to encourage others to develop their skills and abilities as appropriate. To help staff meet the competency criteria for working either unsupervised or out of hours.
To be responsible for maintaining and recording accurate records pertaining to work and quality control including the recording of findings on the Laboratory Information Management System. To act on any results and initiate corrective action as necessary. To inform the section leader of any such occurrences. To complete CDR forms as required Refer to JD and PS for further detail

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