Job responsibilities
JOB
DETAILS
Job
Title: Trainee Biomedical Scientist
Reports
to: Departmental Site Co-ordinator
Accountable
to: Laboratory Manager
Band: Annex U (% Band 5)
Unit/Department:
Pathology
Directorate:
Location
: Leeds Teaching Hospitals
AfC
Job No:
JOB
PURPOSE
To
undertake routine and more complex clinical technical investigations, under
supervision
As
a trainee biomedical scientist you will work towards becoming a HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) registered practitioner.
JOB
DIMENSIONS
As
part of the departmental team, you will be expected to perform a range of
routine and more complex investigations under the supervision of registered
and experienced biomedical scientists. 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. Working
under supervision you will be expected to apply professional judgements and
specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations,
often under pressure, 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.
KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
In
order to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will have studied
successfully studied at A level standard or equivalent and be acceptable to
enrol for an accredited degree in biomedical sciences, or other equivalent
qualification acceptable to the Health professions Council and the Institute
of Biomedical Science. 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 addition, basic computer skills are
essential to carry out your work.
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:
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 work towards
attaining registration with the HCPC as a biomedical scientist and will
demonstrate the HCPC standards of proficiency wherever possible. 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.
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 under supervision when and as directed by supervisors.
To
communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically or
electronically.
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.
Under
supervision to validate the results of
the section.
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
establish competency 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.
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. The level of knowledge and understanding achieved will be
consistent with that to allow you to recognise system failures and errors.
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 and report them to your
supervisor.
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, breaches 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.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
To
work towards (up to a maximum of four years) attaining registered status as a
biomedical scientist with the HCPC.
To
perform, under supervision, appropriate technical laboratory procedures and
tasks that are consistent with the job holders levels of knowledge, skills
and experience.
To
develop competence in all sections of the department and to perform tasks
accurately and in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures.
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 staff.
To
actively participate in the laboratory quality assurance programme.
To
participate in laboratory audit processes and support appropriate clinical
trials involving the laboratory.
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.
The
Pathology Department of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is located on
several sites. Subject to consultation, the post holder may be required to
work in a laboratory based at an alternative site as required by the
Laboratory Manager.
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.
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 safe working
procedures, and reporting incidents using the Trust Incident Reporting
system.
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.
Equality
and Diversity
The
jobholder must co-operate with all policies and procedures designed to ensure
equality of employment. Co-workers,
patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic
origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
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.
Respect
for Patient Confidentiality
The
jobholder should respect patient confidentiality at all times and not divulge
patient information unless sanctioned by the requirements of the role.
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
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
and bio-hazardous materials are handled. For your own safety you will be
required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and for this you
will receive training.
