Specialist Biomedical Scientist (Cellular Pathology)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Scientific and Technical Duties

1. To be proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff.
2. To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation.
3. To ensure that test procedures are carried out according to SOPs, assess that other junior staff are competent and participate in their regular review and update.
4. To undertake technical validation of highly complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols.
5. To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures.
6. To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance.
7. To take part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support.
8. To validate reports where necessary using judgemental expertise.
9. To authorise reports when given the delegated responsibility.
10. Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records).

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• An honours degree or equivalent in a biological science.
• HCPC Registration.
• Hold the IBMS Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Proven experience post HCPC registration in the relevant discipline.
• Excellent working knowledge of specialist subject in relevant discipline.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Knowledge of health and safety issues.
• Experience of quality management systems.

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Practical specialist analytical skills associated with diagnostic laboratory work.
• Competence in PC word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to follow written methodologies or protocols.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Ability to plan and prioritise allocated work.
• Intermediate level of computer skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Use of enhanced pathology computer systems.

Other relevant

Essential criteria

• Good hand eye coordination.
• Able to perform light physical work.
• Capable of intense periods of concentration.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust - being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful - and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.