Clinical Scientist Virology & Molecular Pathology

Job description

Job responsibilities

Coventry and Warwickshire Pathology Service (CWPS) is an established network, currently in the process of developing a blood sciences 'hub and spoke' model of care. VAMP is part of this transformation and as such, staff will need to rotate across sites and be required to participate in the 24/7 service. Working with our university partnerships, we have been able to create a specific 24/7 Covid 19 testing facility at the UHCW site. Specialist molecular testing will also primarily be located at UHCW; whilst routine serology will be based on the hub site at George Eliot Hospital. Following a successful tender process, equipment will be updated on each of the sites within the next 12 months. We offer the opportunity to participate in the ongoing transformation of the service and encourage staff to bring forward ideas for improvement.

Successful candidates will be required to provide both clinical and laboratory based duties, including undertaking more specialised tasks such as new test validation, audit review, management of laboratory targets and production and assessment of quality documentation to ISO 15189 standard. They will be patient focused, willing to work across sites, have experience of supervising staff and operational workflow and be innovative in their approach to help promote and progress CWPS services. They must be adaptive to the ongoing changes and be wiling to work flexibly within a demanding, yet rewarding environment.

1. Clinical
2. Participate in the work of the department in clinical liaison, laboratory and infection control, under supervision of the consultant and principal clinical scientist. This includes but not limited to: authorisation of laboratory reports, dealing with telephone enquiries from clinicians, attending MDTs and participating in ward rounds.
3. Interpret laboratory results and take appropriate action e.g. authorisation of results, ordering relevant follow-up laboratory procedures, adding technical and clinically relevant comments, referring results for an expert opinion, informing the requestor of clinically significant results.
4. Liaise closely with clinical colleagues concerning the diagnosis and management of patients.
5. Contribute to the teaching of other members of staff across the trust such as medical students, nurses, and allied health-care professionals.
6. Participate in research and development.
7. Actively participate in journal club, research meetings and attend relevant scientific meetings.
8. Be involved in clinical audits.
9. Attend appropriate senior staff and management meetings and developing leadership qualities.
10. Contribute to the production of business cases for the department.
11. Use DATIX for reporting clinical incidents.
12. Weekend working: the post-holder is required to participate fully in the weekend rota.

1. Technical and Supervisory
   1. Ensure all laboratory activity is undertaken following good laboratory practice.
   2. Ensure there is good communication between the laboratory and the clinical team.
   3. To apply highly specialist scientific skill and expertise in diagnostic virology including the trouble-shooting of assays and procedures both existing and in development.
   4. Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed. Quality check outputs including maintaining necessary internal records and investigate non-conformance.
   5. Participate in departmental quality review meetings and propose and implement change as appropriate.
   6. Troubleshoot faults and take appropriate action to maintain the patient service.
   7. Prioritise work to meet local and national laboratory performance targets e.g. turnaround times for results, as directed by departmental managers.
   8. Ensure the service is effective and current by regular literature review and advise if new technologies or methods should be investigated.
   9. Working closely with the principal Clinical Scientist and Laboratory Manager, propose, oversee and develop the implementation of new techniques, equipment and working practices.
   10. Participate in projects as directed including pan-pathology projects such as IT implementation
   11. Prepare reports and publications to disseminate results from any research and development activities.
   12. Prepare, review and update standard operating procedures.

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1. Health and Safety

To ensure that correct laboratory procedures are adhered to. Ensure all accidents, injuries, spillages and breakages are dealt with in an appropriate manner, and that such incidents or breaches of procedure are reported to the appropriate officer for investigation.

1. Laboratory I.T.

1. To maintain confidentiality, security and integrity of information relating to patients, staff and other health service business.
2. Accurate and timely entry of data onto the laboratory computer system and/or automated analysers using a VDU and keyboard workstation.
3. Use computer software packages to create laboratory documentation.
4. Use the laboratory Quality Management System (QPulse) as necessary for recording non-conformancies, complaints, compliments, audits, and SOPs.

1. Training and Development
2. To deliver training to any grade of staff or visitors as directed by departmental managers.
3. To participate in continual professional development to maintain high standards of knowledge and skills.
4. To attend external training/meetings as agreed with departmental managers.
5. To prepare and deliver formal training sessions to groups to ensure a high level of specialist theoretical knowledge.

1. General
2. To comply with policies and procedures of University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
3. To observe and adhere to local and national health and safety policies.
4. To maintain good working relations with all members of staff and promote effective team work.
5. To treat staff, visitors and patients at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust with courtesy and respect in both telephone and personal interactions.
6. To ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practise e.g. Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK).

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

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Experience

Essential

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Desirable

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Knowledge

Essential

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Skills & Abilities

Essential

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Commitment to Trust Values

Essential

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)