Band 7 Biomedical Scientist with Cellular Pathology Experience

AIM OF THE ROLE:

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

As a Band 7 Biomedical Scientist, the post holder will be responsible for a team of Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants, to deliver a medical laboratory service which achieves the objectives of efficient and effective patient care, and resource management within the Trust. They are responsible for sections of the diagnostic work and support services, ensuring proper organisation and functioning of the sections and their staff, directing those staff within the section(s), and ensuring correct procedures and protocols are carried out. In the absence of other senior staff, responsibilities may be extended to other sections. They are also responsible for the teaching and development of staff currently in their section to maintain at all times the required high standards and quality to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of Cellular Pathology and current working practices within the diagnostic lab.

Main duties of the job

1. The day-to-day management of a section within the laboratory under the direction of a Laboratory Manager.
2. Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
3. To develop and improve professional expertise and specialist skills.
4. To possess the skills required to provide the necessary training and supervision of staff within the section.
5. To provide and co-ordinate specialist clinical technical and scientific 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

TITLE OF POST: Biomedical Scientist

SALARY BAND: Band 7

LOCATION: Cellular Pathology

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is a multi-site facility and staff may be required to work at a site other than their main base location.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Laboratory Manager

PROFESSIONALLY ACCOUNTABLE TO: Divisional Manager

HOURS PER WEEK: 37.5

The job holder will be required to work out of hours including unsocial and contractual overtime (specific rota details are held locally within departments).

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. 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.
2. Responsibility- Scientific and Technical Duties
   
   1. Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).
   2. To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. To work towards promoting this to others.
   3. Identify and report clinical and non-clinical risks so that appropriate action can be taken in accordance with the Trust risk management policy.
   4. To plan and prioritise the scientific workload of the section on a day-to-day basis.
   5. To provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
   6. To possess highly developed, advanced specialist scientific skills.
   7. To ensure that the laboratory standard operational and health and safety policies are understood and carried out by all staff.
   8. Responsible for the maintenance, condition, quality control and record keeping of instruments and equipment associated with the section.
   9. Adaptation to new methodology or working practices when required, due to changing circumstances.
   10. Participation in and facilitation of Quality Assurance and Audit within the section.
   11. To be proactive in the generation and updating of standard operating procedures.
   12. To validate reports where appropriate.
   13. To authorise reports, when given the responsibility, in accordance with local policy.
   14. To assist in the implementation and development of new and existing techniques.
   15. To provide scientific advice and act as a resource both internally and externally.
   16. To maintain an awareness of current developments especially with regard to special areas of responsibility.
3. 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 incidents/complaints involving staff, patients and visitors in accordance with Trust policies and may lead 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)
4. Responsibility- Financial and Physical Resources
   
   1. Responsible for managing consumable and reagent stock supplies associated with the 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.
5. Responsibility Staff/ HR/ Leadership, & Training
   
   1. Maintain, update and develop personal and professional knowledge and skills by participating in the Trusts 1:1 process and PDP development.
   2. Be familiar with and follow all core trust policies such as sickness reporting, annual leave requesting, health and safety.
   3. 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.
   4. Participate fully as a team member, sharing knowledge and information and supporting colleagues, including support staff to promote a cohesive laboratory team and the achievement of team objectives.
   5. May deputise for the line Manager as required.
   6. The supervision of all grades of scientific and support staff in the section.
   7. In conjunction with line managers, assist in the training of junior staff.
   8. Undertake the appraisal of more junior members of staff using the Trusts 1:1 process and PDP development.
   9. Responsible for the conduct of the staff being supervised in respect to their timekeeping, behaviour and safety. Report any problems to the line manager.
6. Education
   
   1. Must develop and improve your scientific expertise, which may be via CPD within an appraisal programme. Maintain a portfolio of relevant developments achieved.
   2. To participate in the organisation of scientific teaching programmes.
   3. Design and deliver training to staff within the department.
   4. Undertake suitable training and development programmes to successfully acquire core competencies and thereafter maintain the required standards of competence when undertaking duties.
   5. Maintain your Registration with the Health Professions Council (HCPC).
7. Responsibility- Information resources
   
   1. Undertake relevant training for electronic information systems in place & under development and be familiar and proficient with the use of the information technology systems within the department.
   2. To have an active e-mail account.
8. Responsibility- Patient / Client Care
   
   1. To enter patient information and test results onto the laboratory information system.
9. Responsibility- Research and development
   
   1. Participate in the collection of audit and research data and undertake evaluation as required.
   2. To test equipment in specialist section.
10. Freedom to Act
    
    1. Works independently, lead specialist in own area and may manage a team.
11. Other Duties
    
    1. To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade as requested.

Scope and Purpose of Job Description

A job description does not constitute a term and condition of employment. It is provided only as a guide to assist the employee in the performance of their job. The Trust is a fast moving organisation and therefore changes in employees duties may be necessary from time to time. The job description is not intended to be an inflexible or finite list of tasks and may be varied from time to time after consultation/discussion with the postholder.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• EDUCATION
• Application form/CV: HCPC Registration. MSc, FIBMS or equivalent in relevant discipline or Demonstrable extensive relevant experience post HCPC 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. Accepts responsibility. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to show flexibility by performing multiple tasks. Prepared to work with biological materials.
• EXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of all aspects of specialist subject. Evidence of continuing professional development. Use of Pathology computer systems. Previous experience in a large busy pathology laboratory.

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

The Bays

S Wharf Road

London

W2 1NY

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