Applications are sought from exceptional Biomedical Scientists that are HCPC registered.
You will join our friendly and enthusiastic team working in the busy Biochemistry and Immunology laboratory at our main laboratory based at Whiston Hospital and our Biochemistry essential services laboratory based at Southport Hospital. The service is provided 24/7/365 and the post holder may be requested to work from any sites where the Trust provides a service.
For the successful candidate, working towards Specialist Biomedical Scientist status will be encouraged by support for completion of IBMS Specialist portfolio.
Both Whiston and Southport laboratory sites are equipped with Siemens automation including tracked Phadia 250 for automated immunology. The immunology manual section is based at the Whiston laboratory and is equipped with Sebia MC3 and Hydrsys2 scan, IIF microscopy for autoimmunity screening and a Thermo Phadia 250 for allergy.
Interview Date - To Be Confirmed
Biomedical Scientists (BMS) carry out analyses of blood, body fluids, tissues and cells to determine the presence or absence of disease; this enables diagnosis, prognosis and monitoring of the effectiveness of treatment.
BMSs also carry out population screening for inherited or malignant disorders.
BMSs will carry out the technical and scientific operations of the Biochemistry Department on a day-to-day basis enabling the provision of a high-quality Pathology service to the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, the CCGs and GP practices.
BMSs will be an active member of the Blood Sciences Team working at any site where Pathology is operated from and complete the Specialist Portfolio in Clinical Biochemistry.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
KEY DUTIES
Technical
1. Undertake manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations on a rotational basis through all sections (Automation, Endocrine, Manual and Pre-Analytical) within the Clinical Biochemistry Department as required.
2. Follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and participate in the regular review and update of SOPs.
3. Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with departmental policies and supplier’s instructions.
4. Undertake routine and more complex maintenance procedures on the analysers within The Department and carry out appropriate internal maintenance procedures and maintain maintenance records.
5. Plan and organise own work within the demands of the team.
6. Undertake technical validation of multiple complex sets of results from laboratory investigations ensuring accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.
7. Measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures for Clinical Biochemistry.
8. Carry out corrective action or inform senior staff when the quality control procedures indicate loss of performance.
9. Prepare reagents required for laboratory investigations.
10. Report any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure.
11. Have direct patient contact performing Sweat Test Analysis on children referred from the Paediatric Consultants, and deliver relevant information to parents/guardians.
12. Take appropriate action should the quality assurance systems be outside acceptable limits.
13. Perform External Quality Control and be aware of the External Quality Control performance for the section.
14. Disposal of patient samples in accordance with relevant guidelines.
15. Regular participation in the out of hours service provision of the department.
16. Ensure provision of blood or blood products in a timely manner according to relevant SOP, commensurate with patient requirements.
17. Maintain, troubleshoot and repair faults in laboratory instruments and point of care equipment and liaise with service engineers as required.
Diagnostic
1. Use interpretive skills to determine the clinical significance of results of laboratory tests.
2. Perform diagnostic tests by various methods including Biochemical, Immunological, Electrophoretic, Chromatographic, and Fluorescence Microscopy Techniques.
3. Interpret diagnostic laboratory results and take appropriate actions.
4. Validate and authorise emergency test and selected other test results to patient file.
Communication
1. Communicate results verbally or by fax or telephone to persons authorised to receive them.
2. Provide advice and information to Laboratory, Ward, GP staff and patients regarding samples and sample handling.
3. Deal with result queries where information may be conflicting.
4. Communicate any relevant information to laboratory colleagues.
5. Actively participate in team meetings and as required by more formal means such as presentations.
6. Notify carers of abnormal or life-threatening results.
7. Attend senior staff meetings as a Biomedical Scientist (BMS) representative.
Health and Safety
1. Receipt, checking, preparation, safe handling, dealing with spillage and storage of biological samples for analysis.
2. Preparation, safe handling, dealing with spillage, storage and disposal of reagents and chemicals in accordance with COSHH regulations.
3. Identify and assess the potential risks involved in work activities and processes for self and others.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Maintain registration with Health and Care Professions Council and adhere to the codes of conduct.
2. Maintain and promote the professional image of the Pathology, STHK and SOHT.
3. Demonstrate competency in order to work autonomously out of hours.
4. Maintain an awareness of developments and provide suggestions for implementation as appropriate.
5. Keep the workplace and work benches clean and tidy.
6. Maintain good working relations with all members of staff and to promote effective teamwork.
7. Attend education and training courses as required.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Ensure that records are kept up to date and stored safely.
2. Comply with good laboratory practices required for the standards of UKAS ISO15189.
3. Undertake work file management to ensure timely reporting of results.
4. Deputise for a Senior Biomedical Scientist in their short-term absence.
5. Advise the Senior Biomedical Scientists with stocks of reagents and consumables.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supervise, educate and train trainee BMS, Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) and Support Workers.
2. Assist the Senior Biomedical Scientists with supervision, mentorship, training, development and competence assessment.
RESEARCH & AUDIT
1. Participate in departmental clinical trials, audit, research and development programmes.
2. Undertake method and laboratory instrument evaluation as directed by senior laboratory staff.
This advert closes on Monday 6 Jan 2025.
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