Biomedical Scientist- Blood Bank
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Biomedical Scientist- Blood Bank
£34581
Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: cb242d0284f04bb39f4f1f9ca4abbd45
Full Job Description
This is an exciting time and opportunity to join one of the Pathology departments . 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., Main duties of the job 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: Carry out analysis
Reporting results (appropriate to discipline) with appropriate escalation as required
Maintaining appropriate records and documentation
Plate reading and reporting
Basic tissue & disease recognition
Specialist reagent set up
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.
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.
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