It is the responsibility of the job holder to efficiently manage the routine Clinical Biochemistry section in conjunction with the Biochemistry Lead BMS. The SNR BMS should ensure that an efficient high quality service is provided to patients and clinicians. It is necessary to review techniques in the context of best available in the discipline, evaluate its effectiveness, and to introduce new techniques as and when it is necessary to maintain the highest professional and technical standards in the department. The post holder will be required to perform a wide range of routine diagnostic Biochemistry investigations, many of which are predictable in nature and with considerable autonomy, but with the ultimate responsibility for their quality being vested in the RRL Manager.
Working with the departmental training officer the post holder will also be responsible for the training needs in the section and of junior and trainee staff, in line with the training program of the RRL. Main Duties: To perform as directed by the Biochemistry Lead BMS any reasonable duty required. The duties below describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required which may vary from time to time in the lights of changing circumstances and in consultation with the post holder.
Main duties to include, but not be restricted to, the following: Generate good quality scientific data for the Clinical Biochemistry section and be proactive in assisting to create truly integrated, high quality Biosciences laboratory service in conjunction with laboratory leads in other disciplines, implementing solutions for efficient service delivery. To undertake such measures as to ensure the smooth running of the Routine Clinical Biochemistry section, by organising available manpower within the section for the smooth and efficient provision of results. This will include arranging staffrota, annual leave and monitoring and documenting sickness and other absence in the section. Prepare, update, monitor and enforce SOPs in the Clinical Biochemistry section.
To monitor and maintain standards of the service and to provide support and guidance to others on the technical standards required. This includes investigating, managing and monitoring incidents in line with HSL policy and in conjunction with the quality manager and Clinical Biochemistry Lead BMS. Participate in the quality control for the Diagnostic Laboratory, achieving KPIs, TATs and quality objectives agreed by the department and maintain internal and external quality control in monitoring the quality of daily work. Investigate underperformance and implement corrective action and maintain quality standards in accordance with UKAS ISO and other applicable regulatory bodies as directed by the Clinical Biochemistry Lead BMS.
When required, the post holder will provide advice to clinicians on the appropriateness of the results and on the choice of investigations in conjunction with the Clinical Biochemistry Lead BMS and duty Biochemist. To maintain a professional awareness of relevant developments in scientific techniques and endeavour to improve existing services and/or advise on the implementation of any further service. Perform on-going validation of processes, procedures and equipment. Facilitate the evaluation of new equipment or techniques and evaluate their scientific merits and cost effectiveness in consultation with the Clinical Biochemistry Lead BMS.
To maintain a professional awareness of relevant developments in scientific techniques, management and technology and communicate such developments to relevant parties. To ensure and assist in such research and development work as is necessary to maintain the standard and quality of work. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff as required by HSL. Be able to delegate duties and responsibilities to staff as required to ensure the smooth operation of the section at all times.
To facilitate in the training and development of scientific and other personnel including SPRs and Biomedical Scientists of other disciplines in Clinical Biochemistry. Will participate and assist in training of Biomedical Scientists in aspects of Clinical Biochemistry and may be requested to assist in the teaching and training of other groups within the constraints of available time and resource.