Registered Biomedical Scientist- Microbiology - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Description

The Microbiology Laboratory at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic HCPC Registered Specialist Biomedical Scientist (A4C Band 5) to join the Bacteriology & Mycology team within the department.

We are looking for a registered Biomedical Scientist, holding a completed registration portfolio with experience of working within a Microbiology laboratory environment. You will be expected to work independently and as part of a team to deliver a comprehensive Microbiology service. The laboratory also offers opportunities to be involved in Quality, Health and Safety and Training which offer further development for individuals who are looking to progress their career.

Main duties of the job The successful candidate will be a member of the departmental team carrying out examination of samples for diagnosis of bacterial and mycological causes of infection.

On a daily basis you will be allocated to a laboratory section where you will work with other scientists and support staff to process samples and report results that are then authorised by the medical team. You will be trained to identify organisms and to make professional judgements where further work is necessary.

After training you will also participate in out of hours rota's including extended working days, weekends and overnight services to support patient care. We provide a full 24/7 laboratory service supported by a shift system (agenda for change T& Cs).

You will be pro-active in your own development and that of the service. Our charity partner organisation Leeds Cares provides funding for all staff and contributes to training and development including further IBMS & professional qualifications About us The department is currently located within the Old Medical School at Leeds General Infirmary processing in excess of one million samples per annum. The department uses a number of technologies to deliver the service including WASPlab, MALDI-Tof, DS2 & IQ Sprints alongside traditional culture based Microbiology. The successful candidate will be working in a busy laboratory delivering services to one of the UKs largest teaching hospitals leading to a diverse workload. The service is accredited to UKAS ISO 15189 with a robust Quality Management system in place.

The department is also the lead laboratory for Public Health England in the Yorkshire and Humber region and plays important role in delivering Microbiology & Virology services to support this function.

The Pathology department is now starting to embark on an exciting opportunity as the laboratory prepares to move to a new purpose built laboratory located at St James Hospital.

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. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

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. 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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Clinical/ Scientific/ Technical

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:

o Carry out analysis

o Reporting results (appropriate to discipline) with appropriate escalation as required

o Maintaining appropriate records and documentation

o Plate reading and reporting

o Basic tissue & disease recognition

o Specialist reagent set up

o 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

Leadership/ Management

Support and inspire staff to provide efficient , effective, safe, quality care to patients

Provide day to day supervision and co-ordination of staff.

Responsible for professional/clinical supervision of qualified staff or students

Deputise for the Specialist BMS

Help to ensure the effective deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of work to provide safe and effective service delivery

Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams

Ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements including patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.

Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available

Help manage the use of agency staff in the team

Supports effective and efficient management of section, including optimisation of workflow.

Supports waste reduction incentives for designated area

Supports collaborative team working across all sections

Quality/ Training

Support and participate in level 1 incident investigations.

Assist with the production, maintenance and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures.

Maintain standards of laboratory policies and procedures to ensure that the department meets National External Quality Assurance (EQA) and Accreditation standards.

Undertake quality control procedures, examine quality control results to identify poor performance and instigate appropriate action.

Support and participate with the production, maintenance and implementation of risk assessments.

Participate in audits and clinical governance

Assist the department with the continuous improvement of the Quality Management System.

Keep up to date with and communicate service developments, advances and research.

Participate in and contribute to own Personal Development Review.

Ensure that safe working practices are followed in accordance with departmental Safety Policy. Be aware of and adhere to Trusts policies, including those relating to discipline, grievance, sickness, absence and health & safety

To be a training lead ambassador

Promote a learning and development culture to the improve staff skills, knowledge and competence

Delivers training and competency assessment for staff within own area

Assist in the supervision, training and teaching of staff and participate in the departments training plan

To maintain registered status as a Biomedical Scientist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Maintain a safe working environment

Other

The post holder will be expected to gain competence in techniques to enable participation in the delivery of 24 hour Pathology service. This entails contracted participation in a 24/7 rota and / or the out of hour rota.

The post holder will be required to work cross site locations (LGI & SJUH) if the service requires it.

This is not an exhaustive list of roles and responsibilities, and these may be subject to change with professional and service developments

THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centred

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values

Additionally, the following are core values which relate specifically to this post:

As a healthcare worker dealing with sensitive (patient related) information the importance and value of personal honesty and integrity as a commitment to patient service and confidentiality will be recognised. You will maintain registration with the Health Professions Council as a Biomedical Scientist and abide by the HCPC standards of proficiency, assuring the quality of your work for patients. In contributing to the quality of a technical clinical service you will understand the requirement to continuously develop appropriate skills and accumulate relevant knowledge whether by formal or in- house training.

WEST YORKSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF ACUTE TRUSTS (WYAAT)

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change.

WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual Trust, supports that ambition. Person Specification Experience Essential

• Post registration experience within a Bacteriology laboratory
• Good working knowledge of pathology and disease processes.

Desirable

• Experience in Mycology laboratory
• Experience in Waters and Environmental laboratory
• Experience within an NHS laboratory

Skills & behaviours Essential

• Independent Problem solving/ troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Computer literacy.

Desirable

• Teaching and training skills

Qualifications Essential

• HCPC Registration as a BMS - provide registration number and date obtained
• IBMS approved degree

Desirable

• Already working towards a Specialist Portfolio.
• Service improvement experience

Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Leeds General Infirmary

Great George Street

Leeds

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