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Biomedical Scientist - Neuropathology | North Bristol NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 12 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £37,338 - £44,962 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 October 2024 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | North Bristol NHS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6641898/339-TJC4979-A |
Summary
· Working as part of a team, provide core and specialist diagnostic laboratory service in Neuropathology in accordance with national and professional standards
· Work on a rotational basis in specified sections of the laboratory and deputise for Senior BMSs.
· Assist senior staff in the training and development of junior staff within the department
Rotation through the department’s routine neurosurgical histology, muscle enzyme histochemistry and immunocytochemistry.
Work rotationally in specified areas of the department
Participate in the reception, preparation and documentation of specimens for examination material in accordance with laboratory policies and protocols
Participate in the sectioning of fresh frozen tissue and smears
Participate in the entry of data to laboratory computer systems
Participate in specimen processing and the production of histology sections formicroscopic examination.
Prepare and maintain stocks of staining solutions and reagents
Ensure the efficient and safe use of consumables and equipment
Be responsible for the day to day maintenance and cleanliness of equipment
Work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Participate in their development and review
Participate in record keeping processes
Telephone/email important information to an appropriate person
The post-holder may be required to provide occasional technical support for some departmental research activities
Participate and aid in planning of validation and verification of new processes
Undertake additional duties as are reasonable, and due to staff absence, to cover within the Department
Neuropathology is a small, tight knit team who work closely together. There is a lot of opportunity to learn and engage in various aspects of the department. The lab team get to work closely with the neuropathology consultants.
Participate in internal quality control procedures including taking responsibility fortechnical authorisation of work.
Assist in research and development projects.
Assist in audit.
Participate in internal and external quality control procedures
Participate in quality assurance procedures.
Participate in risk management of the department including error reporting, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Participate in the supervision of MLAs, support staff, any trainees and non-specialist biomedical scientists. Deputise for Senior BMS staff as required.
Participate in the training, teaching and mentoring of trainee biomedical scientists, newly qualified staff, MLAs and other healthcare professionals as required
Ensure that the exchange of information is accurate at all times, through competentverbal and written skills.
Notify senior staff of all problems encountered in the performance of duties.
Communicate biomedical information of varying degrees of complexity with medical, scientific and secretarial staff within the Neuropathology department, and in other departments both within and outside of the North Bristol NHS Trust.
Be responsible for organising allocated work
Deputise for senior staff as required
Undertake continued professional development
Be personally responsible for maintaining Registration with HCPC which is a requirement of employment at this grade
This advert closes on Sunday 29 Sep 2024