Biomedical Scientist

To carry out a broad range of scientific and technical work within the department as required by senior biomedical staff and working within Health Professions Council standards of proficiency for Biomedical Scientists. To carry out testing on a range of bodily fluids and tissues many of which may be highly infectious and extremely unpleasant. To deal with any spillages of noxious and toxic chemicals and bodily fluids according to standard operating procedures. To carry out a range of routine technical tasks using analytical skills The range of tasks will be dependent on the area in which you are working. To work independently as required by managers, either as part of the out of hour's service provision or during the normal working day. To follow quality control procedures as set out in the departmental instructions. To attempt to solve analytical and technical problems encountered while working independently. To interpret clinical information on request forms to ensure appropriate tests
are carried out. To carry out technical validation of assays and investigations and to produce reports for clinical validation as appropriate. To work accurately and precisely in a conscientious, disciplined and flexible way. To maintain high technical standards and ensure that such areas in which they work are kept clean and tidy. To carry out routine and emergency maintenance and calibration of equipment both inside and outside the department as appropriate, and to identify problems associated with equipment used to your managers. To assist in senior staff in the evaluation of new methods and equipment. To conduct audit in line with CPA guidelines and to participate in other internal and external audit activity as required.