BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST BAND 6
Location
Derby, Derbyshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Job Description:
- Responsible for the performance of compatibility testing and the issue of Blood and Blood Products to patients in routine and emergency situations.
- Assisting in the maintenance of the Hospital Blood Banks and the stock control of Blood & Blood Products.
- Rotating into any area of the department as required.
- Participating fully in the departments 24/7 rota service.
- Prioritizing the completion of urgent requests.
- Telephoning important results to an appropriate person when necessary.
- Responsible for their own work under the supervision of senior laboratory staff.
- Validating and releasing results to service users as required.
- Maintaining a high level of professional competence in the performance of all tests and investigations carried out in the department as appropriate.
- Preparing and ensuring adequate supplies of reagents and consumables.
- Using consumables and equipment efficiently and safely in accordance with Health & Safety policies.
- Performing the routine maintenance and cleaning of the equipment with which she/he is working including maintenance records and recording of corrective actions.
- Processing internal and external quality control samples as required.
- Participating in quality assurance procedures in accordance with the laboratory quality manual.
- Participating in risk management of the department including the reporting of adverse incidents.
- Assisting in research and development projects as required.
- Assisting in the training and teaching of trainee biomedical scientists, new BMS staff, MLAs, medical staff and other healthcare professionals as required.
- Participating in staff appraisal according to Trust policies and procedures.
- Undertaking continued professional development.
- Personally, responsible for maintaining HCPC Registration.
- Participating in all other activities in the section to enable the department to maintain compliance.
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