Biomedical Scientist

Planning and organisation

Perform urgent analyses as requested by clinicians, utilising the most appropriate methods, techniques or analysers to provide results as soon as possible, and telephone results as required

Plan own work schedules and those of BMS Trainees and MLAs, to ensure the results are issued from the laboratory efficiently

Maintain adequate stocks of reagents and consumables to ensure the service is always provided to specified standards. Inform Section Leader when stock is low. To include setting up electronic stock management under instruction from Senior staff and Managed Service Contractor.

Work in all areas of the laboratory, organising and prioritising different tasks, utilising specialist equipment where necessary

Analytical and judgement

Advise other health care professionals of the technical/analytical validity of results using knowledge and experience, and to refer complex queries on to more qualified staff

To perform specialist haematology /transfusion investigations under the supervision of Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist

Run Haematology /Transfusion main line analysers and instrumentation according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), utilising knowledge and skills to authorise patient results.

Troubleshoot and perform frontline repair to Haematology /Transfusion analysers/automation in accordance with user manuals, within your own limits, to maintain an efficient service and to seek assistance from Senior staff when necessary

Determine the suitability of specimens and appropriateness for the test requested. When necessary, advise clinical colleagues of sample issues and the correct remedial actions to ensure the quality of results and patient care

Policy and Service development

• Authorise completed work in a timely manner so that results are available for other health care professionals to aid in their diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care of patients.
• Work always in accordance with principles of best practice with reference to all national and local policies and guidelines
• Ensure issues and problems are resolved satisfactorily and referred to the Section Leader as appropriate
• To participate in annual Individual Performance Review.
• To provide advice and assistance to junior BMS, Trainee BMS, and MLA staff and ensure staff work fully in compliance with laboratory procedures and policies

Patient and client care

Interpret blood films using specialist knowledge. Report results in a timely manner, adding clinically relevant comments and inform the requesting clinician of abnormal or clinically significant results where a delay could compromise patient care.

People management and training

Provide support for a specific area of the Laboratory, upon direction from Deputy Head or Head BMS, including Quality Management, Training, competency testing, Health and Safety.

Active participation in Continuing Professional Development and the maintenance of Health Professions Council registration

Information Technology and administrative duties

Answer telephone enquiries regarding results and other general issues. To understand when to refer more complex queries are referred to Senior members of staff

Prioritise the telephoning of abnormal test results to the requestor, to enable timely action and intervention to aid the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients

Research and Development

Follow SOPs, and aid in their review and amending as required. Be prepared to comment on your own work or work of the Department to improve service delivery

Provide cover for, within your own limits, for Senior staff in their absence and be prepared to work on your own when necessary.