An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join the central laboratory of the Yorkshire and North East Genomic Laboratory Hub. The role will be based within the Haematological Malignancy Diagnostic Service (HMDS), St James Hospital, Leeds with a focus on haemato-oncology molecular work.
The department is part of a NHS Genomics Network of Excellence doing work to optimise the genomic investigations offered to patients with lymphoma. This fixed term role would be suitable for candidates looking for experience in a research-related role which will offer the opportunity to be part of this exciting project to improve patient outcomes.
This is an opportunity to become part of a highly successful department with extensive facilities, high levels of scientific expertise and a national/international reputation for developments of assays/methodologies within a clinical trial/R&D setting which are then translated into routine practice.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the development and delivery of a high-quality diagnostic service. The successful candidate will be required to deliver a broad range of complex and specialised scientific work from raw data requiring highly skilled performance. There will be a relatively high level of individual responsibility and freedom to act applied to a variety of situations with or without scientific/technical support.
Applicants should be state registered as a biomedical scientist with the HCPC. Previous experience of working within a molecular laboratory is highly desirable.
About us
HMDS provides a specialist service for the diagnosis of blood cancers and is part of the central laboratory for the Yorkshire and North East Genomic Laboratory Hub. The laboratory is the largest of its type in the United Kingdom with a high throughput of specimens including peripheral blood, bone marrow and tissue biopsies. The department also has a strong research programme and there will also be opportunity to be involved in projects related to research and clinical trials. This post provides the opportunity to join this successful team at the forefront of diagnostic services.
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
1. To undertake routine and more complex clinical technical investigations, some of which may be under supervision.
2. To communicate complex and sensitive information to colleagues and other healthcare staff.
JOB DIMENSIONS
As a biomedical scientist you will work towards becoming a fully competent 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 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. 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 organize 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 organizations.
Knowledge, skills and experience required
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 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.
Core behaviours and skills
* 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 organization 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 interpret, validate and authorize 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 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.
Core knowledge and understanding
* Carry out a range of basic and more complex technical procedures, including instruction in the safe and effective use of highly complex laboratory equipment.
* Participate actively in departmental internal and external quality assurance schemes.
* Participate in the maintenance of a safe working environment.
* Maintain patient confidentiality.
* Observe the requirements of departmental policies relating to service provision.
Principal duties & areas of responsibility
* To maintain registered status as a biomedical scientist with the Health Care Professions Council.
* To perform, sometimes under supervision, appropriate technical laboratory procedures and tasks that are consistent with the job holder's 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 or more junior 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Degree (or equivalent) suitable for HCPC registration.
Experience
* Developing knowledge within speciality.
* Developing experience within the department.
* Knowledge of conventional IT software e.g. Microsoft Office.
* Previous experience of working in a laboratory.
Skills & behaviours
* Able to work in a team. Able to work independently.
* Flexible approach to work.
* Friendly attitude.
* Dexterity.
* Good hand / eye coordination.
* Basic computer skills.
* Physically able to move around and between sites.
Other criteria
* Participation in relevant CPD schemes.
* Willingness to undertake other formal study and in house training.
* Competence in a range of complex laboratory procedures.
* Physically able to move around and between sites.
* Physically able to assist in movement of moderate loads.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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