Trainee Biomedical Scientist Annex 21- Blood Bank

To undertake routine and more complex clinical technical investigations, under supervision. As a trainee biomedical scientist you will work towards becoming a HPC (Health Professions Council) registered practitioner., In order to work effectively in the role the job holder must be able to demonstrate a number of attributes. These abilities will include:

To gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes.

To become an integral member of a team providing a clinical technical service.

To work under supervision when and as directed by supervisors.

To communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically or electronically.

To work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures.

To operate highly complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently.

To input and extract patient data from the laboratory computer system.

Under supervision to validate the results of the section.

To demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate.

To contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members.

To establish competency in established procedures and to develop new skills as experience is accrued.

To participate actively in the departmental appraisal scheme.

To take account of changes in service delivery by demonstrating a flexible approach to work.

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Support and inspire staff to provide efficient , effective, safe, quality care to patients

Provide day to day supervision and co-ordination of staff.

Responsible for professional/clinical supervision of qualified staff or students

Deputise for the Specialist BMS

Help to ensure the effective deployment of staff is mapped against the flow of work to provide safe and effective service delivery

Promote the building of effective teams and collaboration between teams

Ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements including patient confidentiality and the Data Protection Act.

Anticipate problems and take preventative or mitigating actions, or have contingency plans available

Help manage the use of agency staff in the team

Supports effective and efficient management of section, including optimisation of workflow.

Supports waste reduction incentives for designated area

Supports collaborative team working across all sections.

As part of the departmental team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine and more complex investigations under the supervision of registered and experienced biomedical scientists. Working in different sections of the department you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute towards the provision of accurate and timely service for patients. Working under supervision you will be expected to apply professional judgements and specialist skills to technically complex and sometimes difficult situations, often under pressure, as part of the team. You will be required to communicate information related to patient management and care, to colleagues, healthcare staff and other organisations. In order to carry out the job sufficiently and effectively you will have studied successfully studied at A level standard or equivalent and be acceptable to enrol for an accredited degree in biomedical sciences or other equivalent qualification acceptable to the Health professions
Council and the Institute of Biomedical Science.