Job responsibilities
As a State Registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be a member of the departmental team and assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with LTHT Pathology objectives. To provide that service in a manner commensurate with the profession
The post holders main role is to carry out the examination of pathological samples using various technologies and to report or present the results as appropriate.
Working in different sections of the department 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.
You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations.
3. ORGANISATIONAL CHART
4. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical/ Scientific/ Technical
Carry out appropriate technical laboratory procedures and tasks that are consistent with the post levels of knowledge, skills and experience. These tasks may vary from day to day but examples would include:
o Carry out analysis
o Reporting results (appropriate to discipline) with appropriate escalation as required
o Maintaining appropriate records and documentation
o Plate reading and reporting
o Basic tissue & disease recognition
o Specialist reagent set up
o Dealing with unauthorised telephone results enquires
Participate in the departments rosters as required
Work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as agreed with line manager
This job requires a high degree of dexterity and precision when manipulating small tools such as pipettes, handling very small volumes of clinical material or when preparing microscope slides for examination by others. In order to achieve the required turnaround times the work must be performed with both speed and accuracy.
Technical validation and designated clinical authorisation of results as determined by specialist area
Communication of complex, technical information to users of the service
Use of LIMS to report, retrieve and manage technical information.
Participate and ensure the operation and routine maintenance of equipment.
The post holder will be expected to second line trouble shoot in response to operational issues
Leadership/ Management
Support and inspire staff to provide efficient , effective, safe, quality care to patients
Provide day to day supervision and co-ordination of staff.
Responsible for professional/clinical supervision of qualified staff or students
Deputise for the Specialist BMS
Help to ensure the effective deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of work to provide safe and effective service delivery
Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams
Ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements including patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.
Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available
Help manage the use of agency staff in the team
Supports effective and efficient management of section, including optimisation of workflow.
Supports waste reduction incentives for designated area
Supports collaborative team working across all sections
Quality/ Training
Support and participate in level 1 incident investigations.
Assist with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets National External Quality Assurance (EQA) and Accreditation standards.
Undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action.
Support and participate with the production, maintenance and implementation of risk assessments.
Participate in audits and clinical governance
Assist the department with the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.
Keep up to date with and communicate service developments, advances and research.
Participate in and contribute to own Personal Development Review.
Ensure that safe working practices are followed in accordance with departmental Safety Policy. Be aware of and adhere to Trusts policies, including those relating to discipline, grievance, sickness, absence and health & safety
To be a training lead ambassador
Promote a learning and development culture to the improve staff skills, knowledge and competence
Delivers training and competency assessment for staff within own area
Assist in the supervision, training and teaching of staff and participate in the departments training plan
To maintain registered status as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Maintain a safe working environment
Other
The post holder will be expected to gain competence in techniques to enable participation in the delivery of 24 hour Pathology service. This entails contracted participation in a 24/7 rota and / or the out of hour rota.
The post holder will be required to work cross site locations (LGI & SJUH) if the service requires it.
This is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these may be subject to change with professional and service developments
5. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centred
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values
Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:
As a healthcare worker dealing with sensitive (patient related) information the importance and value of personal honesty and integrity as a commitment to patient service and confidentiality will be recognised. You will maintain registration with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist and abide by the HCPC standards of proficiency, assuring the quality of your work for patients. In contributing to the quality of a technical clinical service you will understand the requirement to continuously develop appropriate skills and accumulate relevant knowledge whether by formal or in- house training.
6. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT)
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.
By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.
WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual Trust, supports that ambition.
7. INFECTION CONTROL
The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions. Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment.
8. HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT
All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users. This includes complying at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed security and safer working procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting system
9. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
10. TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority. The jobholder will undertake all mandatory training required for the role.
11. 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
- 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
- Estates and facilities staff
External
- Staff in primary care facilities
- Staff in other hospitals
- Staff in non NHS organisations (for example suppliers of consumables)
- Patients
12. SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS
As the job holder you will be required to work in a clinical laboratory environment. As such you will work under controlled conditions where chemical an
