See full appended job description As a Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level you will work as a 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 scientific and technical staff. 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 organise 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 organisations. In order to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will have successfully studied to A-level standard, preferably in sciences or other equivalent qualification. 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. 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 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 organisation 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 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 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. 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.
* 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, breach 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.