Scientist Training Programme Trainee - Manchester, United Kingdom - The Christie NHS FT

The Christie NHS FT

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Manchester, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Job statement The trainee will undertake the full training programme in order to progress through the modules of the training scheme.

In so doing they will learn how to perform and interpret clinical and specialist scientific processes underpinned by theoretical and applied knowledge and practical experience and will learn how to carry out complex scientific and clinical roles, including those working directly with patients analyse, interpret and compare investigative and clinical options make judgements, including clinical and differential judgements, involving complicated facts or situations that impact on patients initiate and undertake innovation, improvement and R&D and be involved in the education of healthcare science trainees and other learners in the workplace They will be expected to complete all work based training and assessment alongside the academic masters course to exit the programme with eligibility for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and use of the protected title of Clinical Scientist.

In addition, they will be expected to undertake work based experience to enable them to communicate complex technical, scientific and sensitive information to colleagues within their department in both verbal and written forms.

Trainees must meet the HCPC's standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health.

Scientific and clinical practice Undertake a range of clinical and scientific investigations as appropriate to the role.

These may include the processing of blood and other samples, direct clinical measurements on patients, and procedures involving ionising and non-ionising radiation.

Acquire and maintain a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests, investigations and measurements carried out.

Interpret and act upon results of tests, investigations and measurements in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and quality systems.

Comment and advise on new proposals and protocols, especially for service improvements.

Assist in the provision of advice to medical, nursing and other healthcare staff on the optimal and safe use of scientific procedures and highly complex equipment, including assisting in the design of new facilities.

Assist with the procurement, acceptance and use of medical devices and consumables.

Be responsible for the safe use of complex scientific and medical equipment, including recording all maintenance and calibration procedures performed and any corrective actions undertaken.

Use reagents, consumables, hazardous materials and equipment safely and in accordance with Health and Safety policies. Participate in risk management procedures including risk assessment and the investigation and reporting of adverse incidents. Participate in internal and external audit processes and quality systems. Undertake R&D within the department as an integral part of training and acquire relevant skills to undertake clinical audit.

Assist with supervision and training of support staff, students and new appointees, and participate in departmental seminars and scientific meetings to disseminate knowledge acquired through study or research.

Education and learning Successfully progress and complete the training and assessment programme in conjunction with the local Training Coordinator/Officer and National School of Healthcare Science to achieve certified competence awarded by the Academy of Healthcare Science.

Undertake suitable training within the host department and other placements to successfully acquire core competencies and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence when undertaking duties.

Take responsibility for own learning and development by recognising and taking advantage of all opportunities to learn, including appraisal, supervision, academic course and problem based learning and maintaining a personal portfolio of learning.

Ensure that own learning needs, identified with the Training Coordinator/Officer and reflecting the requirements of the curriculum, are met.

Retain sufficient flexibility and adaptability in learning in order to ensure full contribution to improving services in response to changing health care needs.

Maintain knowledge of recent scientific developments and undertake supplementary training to develop both knowledge and skills. Attend mandatory training (both vocational and academic) as required.

Participate in internal and external assessment processes.

Patient management and clinical care Delivery of patient care, experience and contribution in the following areas:
Provide support to specialist clinics and specialist treatment interventions.

Perform, report and interpret a range of investigations undertaken indirectly for or directly with patients within a range of care settings.

Specialist care and treatment interventions for patients across the range of clinical pathways and health care settings.

In some specialisms trainees will be involv