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Salford, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom
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Overall Job Purpose: To manage staff and various sections within the Biochemistry/Serology Department as directed by the Operational Lead or Deputy, working in collaboration with the other senior scientific staff in providing an efficient and effective service within the resources available and to ensure the maintenance of scientific standards of TDL. The post holder will be required to work within any section of the department including core and unsocial hours as required. Main duties To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties: To supervise various grades of scientific & support staff To participate in all areas of laboratory bench work, whilst adhering to standard operating procedures and participating in their regular review and update. To participate in multidisciplinary working as required. Techniques and testing relevant to the section To communicate patients results and answer enquiries from health care professionals, providing information regarding appropriate investigations required and explanation of results, within departmental guidelines and professional code of conduct, recognising own boundaries. To interpret clinical information and use scientific knowledge to process specimens for appropriate tests, seeking advice from senior staff and clinicians when necessary. Undertake specimen preparation and analysis for a range of sample types. To participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication within the department. To operate and maintain analytical equipment in the department. To evaluate and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. To interpret complex scientific data and enter test results on pathology computer system To check reports for further action by the Clinicians, and to authorise reports as delegated within TDL departmental policy. To assist in the evaluation of new equipment and advise the head of service, senior scientific colleagues on the need for new equipment and maintenance of existing equipment. To ensure that the department meets all the standards required by UKAS and to participate in the regular review of all the procedures performed in the laboratory including the establishment and monitoring of effective internal and external Quality Control and Quality Assurance schemes. Training And Education To train new laboratory and clinical staff, this involves explaining and teaching complex technical/analytical procedures and motivating staff by promoting healthcare sciences in an interesting and positive manner. To acquire an up-to-date knowledge of developments in discipline and pathology in general as reflected by CPD. To possess and keep up-to-date specialist skills and knowledge to work independently To attend courses, conferences and give presentations as required by TDL. To identify the training needs within the team. To maintain registration with the HCPC, including a personal development portfolio as proof of competence to practice.
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