Specialist Biomedical Scientist

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

Scientific and Technical 1. Be competent to work on rotation in Cervical Cytology and Non-gynae Cytology sections of the laboratory 2. Participate in screening of cervical smears including the assessment of smear quality, providing recommendation for recall interval, reporting negative smears and referring abnormal and suspicious cases to appropriate Team Leader / Checker 3. Participate in Quality Control (rapid review) of screened slides 4.
Participate in HPV testing and issuing results. 5. Participate in the reception and documentation of specimens for Cytology in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols 6. Participate in the entry of data to laboratory computer systems 7.
Participate in specimen processing and the production cytology preparations for microscopic examination. 8. Prepare staining solutions and reagents and to assist in the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents and consumables. 9.
Ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables and equipment within the working area 10. Be responsible for the day to day maintenance and cleanliness of the equipment with which she/he is working 11. Work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) developed for use in the dept. Participate in their development and review 12.
Participate in record keeping processes, including maintenance records, electronic and paper based. 13. Participate in the production of reports and the maintenance of departmental records. QC, EQA, Clinical Governance 14.
Participate in internal quality control procedures including taking responsibility for technical authorisation of work 15. Interpret and technically validate all routine and specialist tests 16. Assist in research and development projects 17. Assist in audit 18.
Participate in internal and external quality control procedures 19. Participate in quality assurance procedures, and corrective actions 20. Participate in risk management of the department including error reporting and corrective actions Staff supervision 21. Assist in the supervision of trainee biomedical scientists and MLAs Staff Training 22.
Participate in the training and teaching of trainee biomedical scientists, Cytoscreeners, newly qualified staff, MLAs and other healthcare professionals Communication 23. Ensure that the exchange of information is accurate at all times, through competent verbal and written skills. 24. Communicate with clinicians, laboratory and nursing staff from North Bristol Trust and other NHS organisations regarding samples required, appropriateness of tests, provision of results etc.
25. As relevant, notify senior staff of all problems encountered in the performance of duties. Professional 26. Be responsible for organising allocated work 27.
Deputise for senior staff 28. Participate in staff appraisal / PDP according to Trust policies and procedures 29. Undertake further training 30. Undertake continued professional development 31.
Be personally responsible for maintaining State Registration which is a requirement of employment at this grade 32. Work according to the regulations and codes of practice governing aspects of Health and Safety relevant to the department. Maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the sectio

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