Specialist Biomedical Scientist - Cellular Pathology

• To be proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff. • To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation. • To ensure that test procedures are carried out according to SOPs, assess that other junior staff are competent and participate in their regular review and update. • To undertake technical validation of highly complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols • To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. • To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance. • To take part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support. • Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records. **Please refer to the attached job description and specification for more information** Job description Job responsibilities • To be proficient in designated areas of diagnostic work within the department and to provide a comprehensive and appropriate laboratory service to patients and staff. • To undertake a range of diagnostic tests and screening procedures through to initial interpretation. • To ensure that test procedures are carried out according to SOPs, assess that other junior staff are competent and participate in their regular review and update. • To undertake technical validation of highly complex results from laboratory investigations to ensure accuracy and precision as specified by laboratory protocols • To measure and monitor the accuracy and precision of laboratory investigations using appropriate quality control procedures. • To carry out corrective action when quality control and assurance procedures indicate loss of performance. • To take part in duties without supervision at a level of autonomy requiring decision making but can refer to more senior or medical staff for support. • Ensure that documentation is maintained to the Trust standard (including electronic records. **Please refer to the attached job description and specification for more information**