Band 6 Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

AIM OF THE ROLE:

To be an efficient flexible member of the Cellular Pathology laboratory providing a high quality service to Imperial College Healthcare Trust.

To maintain the required levels of laboratory safety and good laboratory practice, as specified in local and national guidelines.

To work with biomedical scientists and clinical scientists in the provision of a comprehensive and effective Cellular Pathology service for the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, as directed by the Head of the Department.

To participate in the efficient handling, processing and analysis of samples in the laboratory, under supervision.

To maintain effective records of all activities and procedures, and to contribute towards the maintenance of the laboratory's quality system.

To check, keep clean and maintain laboratory equipment.

To carry out supervised laboratory procedures in all sections of the laboratory, as directed by the Head of the Unit and senior scientific staff.

To undergo appropriate teaching and training as directed and as necessary in order to maintain HPC registration and to maintain suitable records of all training activities undertaken.

Main duties of the job

1. Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
2. Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Healthcare Scientist.
3. Develop and improve your professional expertise.
4. More experienced Healthcare Scientists will be expected to supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders when necessary.
5. Provides specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit.

About us

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Values

We are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our hospitals. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they do. We place a high value on treating all patients, customers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence and innovation in all that they do.

We value all of our staff and aim to provide rewarding careers and benefits, fulfilling work environments and exciting opportunities.

Kind- We are considerate and thoughtful, so you feel respected and included.

Collaborative- We actively seek others views and ideas, so we achieve more together.

Expert- We draw on our diverse skills, knowledge and experience, so we provide the best possible care.

Aspirational- We are receptive and responsive to new thinking, so we never stop learning, discovering and improving.

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Communication and Relationship Skills

1. To demonstrate politeness, courtesy and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
2. Contribute towards sharing good practice within the department and Trust wide.
3. To promote a positive image of the Trust at all times.
4. To work cohesively with all members of the department team in ensuring that the very best services are provided at all times.
5. Participates in departmental meetings and contributes to effective communication within the department.
6. Provides and receives complex information to inform work colleagues or external contacts e.g. other departments, G.P.s or visitors to the department This may include providing advice, explanation of results and instruction.
7. Communicate and record any difficulties, problems, accidents or incidents affecting the department to a section leader/manager promptly.

Responsibility- Scientific and Technical Duties

1. To become proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
2. Takes part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support.
3. Organize own work tasks or activities.
4. Ensure all work is completed timely and to satisfactory standards and will seek advice from senior staff when required.
5. Ensure that safe working practises are maintained according to standard operating procedures.
6. To assist in maintaining appropriate internal and external quality assurance.
7. To validate reports where necessary using judgemental expertise.
8. To authorise reports when given the responsibility in accordance with local policy.
9. Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
10. To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
11. Identify and report clinical and non-clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.

Responsibility- Policy and Service

1. To be involved actively in the implementation of Trust policies and procedures at department level, reinforcing their use.
2. Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills, at first under supervision, using the Trusts Performance Review System, enabling standards of patient care to be monitored constantly and improved.
3. Record and report all incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and assist in any investigations as required.
4. To ensure all NWL Pathology laboratory sites gain and maintain full accreditation/inspection status of National regulatory bodies including (but not restricted to):
   UK Accreditation Service (UKAS)
   Good Clinical Pathology Practice (GCSP)
   Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
   Human Tissue Authority (HTA)
   European Federation of Immunogenetics (EFI)

Responsibility- Financial and Physical Resources

1. Assist in maintaining stock levels within your current work section.
2. Assist in the implementation, development and evaluation of new and existing techniques.
3. Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of equipment when working autonomously.

Responsibility Staff/ HR/ Leadership, & Training

1. To assist in the training and supervision of staff as required.
2. To assist in planning of own and other staff in team working within a section.
3. Be familiar with all core trust policies such as sickness reporting, annual leave requesting, health and safety.
4. Be familiar with the Health and Safety policies of the Trust and the department and ensure that they are followed to maintain a safe working environment for all employees and visitors.
5. Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trusts 1:1 process and PDP development.
6. Be involved in the appraisal of more junior members of staff using the Trusts 1:1 process and PDP development.
7. Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive department team and the achievement of team objectives.

Education

1. Hold the Specialist Diploma or equivalent in the relevant discipline.
2. Undertake suitable training and development programmes to successfully acquire core competencies and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence when undertaking duties.
3. Maintain your Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPC) through evidence of CPD.
4. Must develop and improve your scientific expertise, which may be via CPD within an appraisal programme.
5. Maintain a portfolio of relevant developments achieved.

Responsibility- Information resources

1. Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place & under development.
2. To have an active e-mail account.

Responsibility- Patient / Client Care

1. To enter patient information and test results onto the laboratory information system.

Responsibility- Research and development

1. Undertake the collection of audit and research data as required.

Freedom to Act

1. Required to act independently within appropriate clinical/professional guidelines and refer to their manager or senior member of staff when necessary.

Other Duties

1. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• EDUCATION
• 2nd class honours degree or equivalent in a biological science which is acceptable by Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)/ Health Professions Council (HPC) for Registration.
• HCPC Registration.
• Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline.
• or 24 months proven experience post Registration in Cellular Pathology.
• SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Practical analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
• Timely accurate working. Methodical.
• Well organised. Precise.
• Numerate Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Quick to learn and comprehend.
• Able to work as team member.
• Self-motivation.
• Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• EXPERIENCE
• A full working knowledge of Cellular Pathology in relevant discipline.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Use of Pathology computer systems.
• At least 6 Months previous NHS experience in a large busy Histopathology laboratory.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

The Bays
S Wharf Road
London
W2 1NY

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