Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Immunology

To develop the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised investigations / procedures during rotation through the highly specialised laboratory sections associated with Clinical Immunology. To maintain the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised procedures. To maintain State Registration with the HCPC To conform to the HCPC Code of Conduct for Biomedical Scientists and to maintain CPD. To ensure compliance with departmental Policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which reflect local and national standards of work practice To interpret technical validity of results, which may be anomalous, incomplete, complex or conflicting, using professional knowledge and experience. To make technical assessments of method and instrument performance by monitoring quality control used on specialist laboratory methods and analytical systems. To troubleshoot and carry out maintenance on specialist equipment. To repair specialist equipment when required to do so. To participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures when required. To contribute to the training and / or supervision of support staff and trainee Biomedical Scientists when requested. To participate in the development and evaluation of new techniques, methodologies and equipment when requested. To be aware of procedures for working with hazardous chemicals, awareness of COSHH regulations, risk assessments and hazard data sheets. To be aware of procedures for dealing with potentially infectious materials, awareness of departmental and trust health and safety policies. To take appropriate remedial action in the event of spillage of hazardous chemicals or bio-hazardous materials