Registered Biomedical Scientist- Microbiology
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,407.00 to £34,581.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £28407.00 - £34581.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2024 |
| Location: | Leeds, LS13EX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9298-PATH-320 |
Summary
JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY As a State Registered Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be a member of the departmental team and assist in the delivery of a quality driven, cost effective, patient focused service consistent with LTHT Pathology objectives. To provide that service in a manner commensurate with the profession The post holders main role is to carry out the examination of pathological samples using various technologies and to report or present the results as appropriate. 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. You will be required to communicate information, often related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Clinical/ Scientific/ Technical Carry out appropriate technical laboratory procedures and tasks that are consistent with the post levels of knowledge, skills and experience. These tasks may vary from day to day but examples would include: o Carry out analysis o Reporting results (appropriate to discipline) with appropriate escalation as required o Maintaining appropriate records and documentation o Plate reading and reporting o Basic tissue & disease recognition o Specialist reagent set up o Dealing with unauthorised telephone results enquires Participate in the departments rosters as required Work flexibly and undertake other duties commensurate with the grade as agreed with line manager 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. Technical validation and designated clinical authorisation of results as determined by specialist area Communication of complex, technical information to users of the service Use of LIMS to report, retrieve and manage technical information. Participate and ensure the operation and routine maintenance of equipment. The post holder will be expected to second line trouble shoot in response to operational issues Leadership/ Management Support and inspire staff to provide efficient , effective, safe, quality care to patients Provide day to day supervision and co-ordination of staff. Responsible for professional/clinical supervision of qualified staff or students Deputise for the Specialist BMS Help to ensure the effective deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of work to provide safe and effective service delivery Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams Ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements including patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act. Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available Help manage the use of agency staff in the team Supports effective and efficient management of section, including optimisation of workflow. Supports waste reduction incentives for designated area Supports collaborative team working across all sections Quality/ Training Support and participate in level 1 incident investigations. Assist with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures. Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets National External Quality Assurance (EQA) and Accreditation standards. Undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action. Support and participate with the production, maintenance and implementation of risk assessments. Participate in audits and clinical governance Assist the department with the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System. Keep up to date with and communicate service developments, advances and research. Participate in and contribute to own Personal Development Review. Ensure that safe working practices are followed in accordance with departmental Safety Policy. Be aware of and adhere to Trusts policies, including those relating to discipline, grievance, sickness, absence and health & safety To be a training lead ambassador Promote a learning and development culture to the improve staff skills, knowledge and competence Delivers training and competency assessment for staff within own area Assist in the supervision, training and teaching of staff and participate in the departments training plan To maintain registered status as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) Maintain a safe working environment Other 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. This is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these may be subject to change with professional and service developments 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: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: 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 maintain registration with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist and abide by the HCPC standards of proficiency, assuring the quality of your work for patients. 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. WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT) Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual Trust, supports that ambition.