BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST BAND 5

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.