Job responsibilities
These
posts are NOT suitable for annex 21 applicants. You will not be shortlisted
if you don't have the necessary qualifications.
In
order to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will have
successfully studied for an accredited degree in biomedical sciences, or
other equivalent qualification acceptable to the Health Care Professions
Council (HCPC) and the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS). You will have
developed a range of competencies and specialist knowledge in all aspects of
the discipline through extensive practical experience, in house training and
structured study through the IBMS specialist portfolio programme and will
continue to develop your skills and knowledge subject to the requirements of
continuous professional development (CPD). In addition, basic computer skills
and use of various laboratory and Trust based databases are essential to
carry out your work.
The
post holder will have undertaken all mandatory training required for their
role and be willing to attend training to facilitate learning in areas such
as basic HR functions, appraisal, incident investigation etc.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Clinical/
Scientific /Technical
To
undertake specialist clinical technical investigations for the diagnosis,
monitoring and treatment of disease
Under
direction of the team lead co-ordinates effective workflow management with
prioritisation of samples received within specialist area.
Development
and validation of in house quality control material and reagents in
conjunction with section leadership.
To
participate in equipment testing, validation and adaptation as a function of
service development.
To
operate, maintain highly complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently.
Use specialist expertise for complex trouble shooting and resolution of
technical equipment failure and analytical processes.
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
Leadership
and Management
To
provide leadership and contribute to general departmental management, for
instance, by producing rotas, assisting in the ordering, receipt and control
of consumables,
HR
responsibilities including actively participating in line management,
attendance management, recruitment and departmental appraisal scheme.
The
post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of a group of
staff and the supervision of qualified staff or students.
To
plan and prioritise the designated workload within a laboratory section and
assist in the organization of tasks undertaken by other scientists and
support workers.
To
demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate and complete.
To
take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible
approach to work.
Actively
supports and encourages individual and team development.
To
deputise for more senior staff where appropriate.
Leads
waste reduction incentives for designated area.
Contributes
to management reports.
Supports
collaborative team working across all sections.
Quality
/ Training
To
be involved in the production of laboratory documentation such as SOPs, risk
assessments and training records.
Supports
a robust programme of training and competency assessment within the area of
specialist responsibility, ensuring that procedures are only undertaken by
staff with the requisite knowledge and skills at all times.
To
contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by
participation in relevant discussions with other team members including staff
and departmental meetings.
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.
Manages
key performance indicators in specialist area. This includes supporting
section lead in the monitoring and performance of IQC and EQA.
Support
appropriate clinical trials involving the laboratory.
Contributes
to audit completion in specialist area.
Contributes
to H&S compliance and audits in specialist area.
Contributes
to QMS compliance/alignment in specialist area.
Conducts
incident investigations and risk management including Datix
Monitoring
of results to identify any unexpected trends in assay performance.
Supports
with research, development and evaluation of new methods/instruments/tests,
including verification of new technologies/tests in specialist area.
Leads
continuous service improvement in specialist area.
Leads
implementation of corrective actions from audits.
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.
To
maintain registered status as a biomedical scientist with the Health Care
Professions Council.
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.
Other
To
gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in
relevant training schemes including CPD.
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.
Any
other duties commensurate with grade following discussion with line manager
This
is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these may be
subject to change with professional and service developments.
lNFECTION
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Estates
and facilities staff.
External
Staff
in primary care facilities
Staff
in other hospitals
Staff
in non NHS organisations (for example suppliers of consumables, equipment
engineers)
Patients
SPECIAL
WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical
Effort:
Many
tasks involve the job holder standing at equipment or sitting at the
laboratory bench for extended periods.
This
job may include movement of goods of light and moderate loads up to 15kg.
There is the occasional requirement to move loads of 20kg with the aid of a
trolley.
It
is anticipated there will be the occasional requirement to exert moderate
physical effort for several short periods in a shift.
Mental
Effort:
The
day to day repertoire of this job is diverse and the job holder can expect to
be asked by supervisory staff to change tasks at short notice. In order to
minimise errors concentration is required on a daily basis when processing
specimens. Occasionally this may require prolonged concentration and is
subject to workload.
This
task requires concentration so that personal safety is maintained, and
equipment is not damaged.
Emotional
Effort:
In
normal circumstances there is little patient contact by the job holder and
exposure to emotional circumstances is limited.
Working
Conditions:
The
post holder will work generally in a laboratory environment and may be
required to sit or stand. We would encourage you to attend one of our two
sites for an informal look round but understand that is not always
practicable. We will offer MS Teams meetings should you wish to have an
informal discussion.
