Specialist Biomedical Scientist

The laboratory is UKAS accredited. Teaching, training, audit, research and development are actively encouraged and pursued within the department. The laboratory is approved by the IBMS and fully supports continuing professional development. Additional qualities that the department seek are a strong understanding of UKAS and quality within a clinical laboratory, a drive and determination to improve laboratory processes, a strong team ethic as well as good performance as an individual BMS. Other Duties: Carry out all laboratory analyses associated with the post, including reporting results, maintaining appropriate records and documentation. Undertake specialised analytical work in designated areas of the department. Participate in the departments rosters as required. Take delegated responsibility for the quality control, operation, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and report any out of consensus results for investigation Take delegated responsibility to maintain sufficient stocks of reagents, supplies etc. for the day-to-day operation of the laboratory. Maintain stock control records and be responsible for the over sight of ordering more stock where a system has been set up for this. Liaise with Microbiology and Pathology stores staff to ensure deliveries are correct and received on time. Take delegated responsibility for the supervision, training and coaching of staff. To undertake rotation within the department if required. Assist with and, where appropriate, take responsibility for the development of new methods and the implementation of new technology. Take delegated responsibility for the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures. The post holder will be expected to gain competence in techniques to allow participation in the delivery of the departments service outside core hours. This entails contracted participation in the out of hours rotas (On call) Participate in clinical audit and clinical governance. Please see attached JD for more information.