Biomedical Scientist - Lifenity International Health Services

Overall, Job Purpose:
To provide multidisciplinary service to all users to help in the smooth and efficient running of all sections within the lab to ensure safe, rapid, timely and accurate reporting of results. Investigation and analysis of samples for Haematology, and Biochemistry. The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and On Call hours as required.
Main Duties:
To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties:

1. Participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update.
2. Perform Haematology, and other related tests accurately and efficiently.
3. Perform Biochemistry, Immunoassay tests and other related tests accurately and efficiently.
4. Perform/ monitor quality control program.
5. Assist in stock control.
6. Be aware of current advances and appraise new techniques.
7. Evaluate results for credibility and inform the Pathology Manager, Consultant Pathologist and / or the requesting clinician of any notifiable abnormalities.
8. Rotate through sections of the laboratory on a regular basis to maintain multidisciplinary skills for ‘On-Call’.
9. Communicate patients’ results and answer enquiries from health care professionals providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct.
10. Interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary.
11. Operate and maintain all analytical equipment in the department.
12. Evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
13. Interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system.
14. Check reports for further action by clinical staff.
15. Authorise reports as delegated within departmental policy.
16. To assist when required in the preparation of documentation for UKAS (ISO) accreditation.
17. Able to solve complex problems within work area, but advise both clinicians and Manager of any clinical and managerial issues

Training and Education

1. Multidisciplinary Training as required
2. To maintain own personal development and attend departmental meetings as required.
3. To maintain registration with the HCPC, including a personal development portfolio as proof of competence to practice.
4. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in all disciplines.

GENERAL DUTIES
To become familiar with the day-to-day organisation of the Laboratory as it affects your work. You should be aware of the functions of the members of staff in the Laboratory as they affect your work.
To attend laboratory meetings as required.
To undertake such work as you are assigned in a careful and efficient way and in compliance with current quality standards, regulatory requirements and the Lifenity Quality Management System.
To communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings with staff, clients and / or customers as you will be regarded as a representative of your Laboratory as well as the Company, and you should behave accordingly. Matters regarding patients are confidential and must not be discussed except in the course of your duties. You will be expected to sign an undertaking to observe all patient and Company confidentiality. To be aware of and abide by the rules and codes of the Laboratory. This includes all core HR policies such as absence reporting, requesting of annual leave, and is particularly important in the case of Health and Safety and Fire procedures. To behave in a professional manner and co-operate with all other members of staff at all times. You will be trained for the work you are expected to do. Do not attempt any work unless you have been signed off as competent to do so. These competencies must be maintained and reviewed. You should communicate any difficulties, problems, accidents or incidents affecting the department as soon as possible to a section leader/manager.