Biomedical Scientist (Blood Sciences)

Specific Responsibilities -To assist and carry out duties as directed in the following areas: • Health & safety • Audit • Training • Incident / Exceptions Reporting • Quality Assurance / Quality Control Other Responsibilities: • Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices. • To provide technical advice to clinical staff. • To perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations and to participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff. • Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including; • UKAS • Southwest Pathology Service policies and SOPs • MHRA • NHSCSP • HTA • HFEA • Any other body in area of responsibility • Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance processes. • Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results. • Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff. • Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results. • Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff. • As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities. • Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate. • Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff. • Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities. Other: • Be an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion. • Communicate and role model the values and behaviours of SYNLAB. • Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. • Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager. • Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities. • Complete all statutory, mandatory and essential training within timeframes specified. Safety: • Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required. • Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents. • Participate in risk assessment monitoring. • Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs. Job description Job responsibilities Specific Responsibilities -To assist and carry out duties as directed in the following areas: • Health & safety • Audit • Training • Incident / Exceptions Reporting • Quality Assurance / Quality Control Other Responsibilities: • Participate in and assist with clinical trials, the development of new tests and research & validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices. • To provide technical advice to clinical staff. • To perform and interpret routine and specialist Biomedical investigations and to participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section under the supervision of senior staff. • Together with Senior staff help ensure compliance with all policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management, including; • UKAS • Southwest Pathology Service policies and SOPs • MHRA • NHSCSP • HTA • HFEA • Any other body in area of responsibility • Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory, document review, non-conformance review and quality assurance processes. • Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results. • Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff. • Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results. • Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory senior staff. • As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities. • Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate. • Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff. • Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities. Other: • Be an ambassador for Diversity and Inclusion. • Communicate and role model the values and behaviours of SYNLAB. • Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. • Undertake any other reasonable duty, when requested to do so by an appropriate manager. • Demonstrate on going competency against training plans and participate positively in CPD (continuous professional development) activities. • Complete all statutory, mandatory and essential training within timeframes specified. Safety: • Observe safety regulations and attend mandatory fire, manual handling and other courses as required. • Report all incidents and adverse events to managers and assist in the investigations of any incidents. • Participate in risk assessment monitoring. • Ensure that the equipment within area of work is maintained and operated as per SOPs.