Job responsibilities
JOB
PURPOSE
To
be responsible for training and day to day supervision of Biomedical Support
Workers within the section
To
collect, receive and assist in the processing of clinical diagnostic
specimens for testing
To
undertake routine and more complex clinical technical investigations, following
standard operating procedures, some of which may be under supervision
To
communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff
3.JOB
DIMENSIONS
As
a Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level you will work as a member of the
departmental team. As part of the team, you will be expected to perform a
range of routine and more complex investigations some of which may be under
the supervision of more experienced scientific and technical staff. You will
gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision
of an accurate and timely service for patients. You will be expected to apply
professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and
sometimes difficult situations, and how to work, often under pressure, either
independently or as part of the team. Within the team you may be required to
organise the tasks of support workers. You will be required to communicate
information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues,
healthcare staff and other organisations.
5.KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
In
order to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will have
successfully studied to A-level standard, preferably in sciences or other
equivalent qualification. You will develop your competencies and further your
knowledge in all aspects of the speciality through practical experience, in
house training and structured study subject to the requirements of continuous
professional development (CPD). In
additio, basic computer skills are essential to carry out your work.
7.CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS
In
order to work effectively in the role, the job holder must be able to
demonstrate a number of attributes. These abilities will include:
.to
gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in
relevant training schemes
to
become an integral member of a team providing a clinical technical service
to
work independently when and as directed by supervisors
to
communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically, or
electronically
to
plan the designated workload and assist in the organisation of tasks
undertaken by support workers
to
work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard
operating procedures
to
operate highly complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently
to
input and extract patient data from the laboratory computer system
to
demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate
to
contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by
participation in relevant discussions with other team members
to
remain competent in established procedures and to develop new skills as
experience is accrued.
to
participate actively in the departmental appraisal scheme
to
take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible
approach to work
8.CORE
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
As
the job holder you will acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to:
-Carry
out a range of basic and more complex technical procedures. This will include
instruction in the safe and effective use of highly complex laboratory
equipment. You will understand the need to report adverse events in the event
of errors and failures.
-Participate
actively in departmental internal and external quality assurance schemes.
Your level of knowledge and understanding
will
allow you to recognise when expected levels of quality have not been met.
-Participate
in the maintenance of a safe working environment. This will include an
awareness of the hazards associated with your work. In addition, you will be
made aware of any suitable actions to take in the event of breaches in health
and safety. Such hazards include fire, manual handling, breach of security,
controlled and uncontrolled exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive
materials.
-Maintain
patient confidentiality. You will recognise the absolute requirement to
protect sensitive information that is related to patient care.
-Observe
the requirements of departmental policies relating to service provision, for
example sample labelling and adverse event reporting.
9.PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
-To
perform, sometimes under supervision, appropriate technical laboratory
procedures and tasks that are consistent with the job holders level of
knowledge, skills, and experience.
-To
develop your competences in the department and to perform tasks accurately
and in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures.
-To
participate in departmental research and development projects, audit
processes and support appropriate clinical trials involving the laboratory
-To
enter, manage and retrieve patient information using the laboratory computer
system.
-To
communicate accurately sensitive and complex information to users of the
service in a manner that is in accordance with departmental procedures
-To
demonstrate relevant job-related tasks to new or more junior staff
-To
actively participate in the laboratory quality assurance programme
-To
contribute to general departmental management, for instance, by assisting in
the ordering, receipt, and control of consumables
This
list is not exhaustive and the changing needs of the service from time to
time may require the development of other appropriate tasks and skills. These
will be fully discussed with the post holder in advance of their
implementation.
In
addition, the Trust requires compliance with a number of corporate policies
and procedures. These policies will be discussed with your line manager
during your period of induction and further information is available from the
Trusts intranet site.
10.COMMUNICATION
& WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
As
the job holder you will communicate and work directly or indirectly with a
diverse range of other staff. Those shown below are examples:
Internal
-Junior
staff, colleagues, supervisors, and managers within the speciality
-Pathology
staff working in other specialities
-Members
of clinical teams including nurses, doctors, and other practitioners
-Administrative
and secretarial staff
External
-Staff
in primary care facilities
-Staff
in other hospitals
-Staff
in non-NHS organizations (for example suppliers of consumables)
