Biomedical Scientist Haematology/ Blood Transfusion - Coventry, United Kingdom - Atlantis Medical

Atlantis Medical

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Coventry, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

My client in
Coventry is looking for an experienced
Band 6 Haematology/ Blood Transfusion Biomedical Scientist for a locum contract.

Job Role:

Daily perform routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient and environmental samples containing potentially infectious material.
To carry out routine maintenance on analytical equipment as required and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
To carry out first line equipment and method troubleshooting, advise line manager of situations requiring further action, work with service engineers on fault resolution
To prepare, store and use reagents required for laboratory investigations
To perform manual, semiautomated and fullyautomated laboratory investigations to exacting medical and scientific standards according to Standard Operating Procedures.
To measure and monitor the accuracy and imprecision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures
Interpretation of diagnostic investigations and be responsible for the validity of results and ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols and procedures
Know how to proceed in the event of a technical / analytical non conformance and when to inform the line manager. Decide with appropriate liaison with senior staff on subsequent investigations and reporting.
To report to the section supervisor any instance or event which may cause a service delivery failure
To develop and investigate new techniques or analysers as required by the changing needs of the service
Participate in external and internal quality assurance schemes and vertical and horizontal audits as directed by senior staff.
To ensure that records are kept up to date and stored safely to ensure compliance with good work practise required for the standards of Clinical Pathology Accreditation.
To ensure that all results are reported within the agreed turnaround time and to take remedial action, for example communicating appropriately with colleagues and managers.
Work to meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff
To use departmental resources efficiently and advise the section supervisor when stocks of reagents and consumables are approaching minimum stock levels.
To participate in the review and update of Standard Operating Procedures and health and safety documentation including COSHH and workplace risk assessments by commenting or proposing changes

Qualifications and Experience required:
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HCPC registered as a BMS:

Specialist portfolio with satisfactory assessment by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS).
Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline
Demonstrate a broad based knowledge in Pathology in required discipline.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
IT and keyboard skills
Willingness to work flexible hours
Willingness to work on any Pathology Network site.

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