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Junior Biomedical Scientist - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
We are seeking an Advanced Biomedical Scientist to join our busy Cellular Pathology Department to cover maternity leave.An innovative department, we were the first laboratory in the UK digitally scanning all surgical slides and the first to introduce automated tissue sectioners to the UK.
We are a regional Cellular Pathology Genomics Centre and pilot site for the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad.The department has appointed a Transformation Lead to support with development of the service and is also supported by a Pathology Technology & Innovation Lead.
Applicants should have extensive experience in Cellular pathology techniques and hold a relevant MSc, Higher Specialist Diploma or equivalent Level 7 qualification.
Co-ordinate, validate and authorize the daily technical activities of a section of the laboratory. Ensure the training of technical and scientific staff within area of specialist responsibility.
Lead where appropriate in quality activities such as accreditation, audit, EQA review, validation, change and risk management.
Lead and be accountable for a section of the laboratory discipline and deputise for more senior staff where appropriate.
As a senior staff member you will be required to assist in the general management of the department, for example in areas such as basic HR functions, appraisal, incident investigation etc.
Any training required for this will be provided.The department provides Histopathology, Non Gynae Cytology, Andrology, Muscle, Nerve, Immunohistochemistry, Molecular, and Mortuary services for Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and surrounding primary care centres.
We are a well equipped and innovative department being the first laboratory in the UK digitally scanning 100% of surgical slides, also introducing the UK's first automated tissue sectioners.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles.
As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed.
Clinical/ Scientific /Technical (lab based roles)These will include the safe and effective use of highly complex laboratory equipment. To gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes
To work independently when and as required by the service, for instance when working alone in the provision of the emergency on-call service.
To work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures
To operate highly complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently
To input, manage, extract and interpret complex patient data using the laboratory computer system
To contribute actively towards the improvement of general service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members and leaders of other sections within the speciality
Support the departments senior team and deputise in the absence of key staff to deliver service
Day to day management and responsibility for people governance procedures that are consistent with Trust HR policies for direct reports
To take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work
Effectively administers Trust people governance policies and procedures within area of specialist responsibility and undertakes the necessary training to ensure on-going competence delivery
Provides personalised support to promote the continuous development of staff as part of on-going line management responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring continuous individual and team development and a collaborative approach
Level 2 investigations
Roster approval level 1
Quality / Training
Responsible for ensuring that quality management system and training documentation is up to date and fit for purpose at all times for area of specialist responsibility
Leads on the maintenance of a robust programme of training and competency assessment within the area of specialist responsibility, ensuring that procedures are only undertaken by staff with the requisite knowledge and skills at all times
Oversight of creation and authorisation of Standard Operating Procedures, risk assessments and training records within area of specialist responsibility
Such hazards include fire, manual handling, breaches of security, controlled and uncontrolled exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive materials.
Ensuring that training and competency assessment take place at appropriate intervals and across all personnel, both on a scheduled and ad-hoc basis (e.g. in response to incidents)
Responsible for ensuring that quality assurance records are being consistently completed in a timely manner with documented assurance through audit
Responsible for ensuring that all audit nonconformities relating to the area of specialist responsibility are robustly investigated with timely instigation of remedial and corrective measures in order to successfully mitigate risk
Leads on the implementation of new or updated technologies/instrumentation/tests within specialist area
Responsibility for the management of analytical result quality within area of specialist responsibility, including timely and effective review of EQA, IQC data, establishment and review of uncertainty, data trending, conducting quality investigations, implementing preventative, corrective and remedial follow up
Observe the requirements of departmental policies relating to service provision, for example sample labelling and adverse event reporting.
Observe the requirements of Trust policies relating to clinical and people governance.
Addendums to this Job Description may be added to more accurately describe additional duties for non-lab based roles.
The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions.
HEALTH AND SAFETY / RISK MANAGEMENT
All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our patients and other service users.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families.
No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The jobholder must take responsibility in agreement with his/her line manager for his/her own personal development by ensuring that Continuous Professional Development remains a priority.
Junior staff, colleagues, doctors and managers within the speciality
Attendance at relevant and recent training courses
Awareness of people governance policies
Competent in use of pathology LIMS / IT systems
Flexible approach to work
Teaching and training skills