Participate in the work of the department in clinical liaison, laboratory and infection control, under supervision of the consultant and principal clinical scientist. This includes but not limited to: authorisation of laboratory reports, dealing with telephone enquiries from clinicians, attending MDTs and participating in ward rounds. Interpret laboratory results and take appropriate action e.g. authorisation of results, ordering relevant follow-up laboratory procedures, adding technical and clinically relevant comments, referring results for an expert opinion, informing the requestor of clinically significant results. Liaise closely with clinical colleagues concerning the diagnosis and management of patients. Contribute to the teaching of other members of staff across the trust such as medical students, nurses, and allied health-care professionals. Participate in research and development. Actively participate in journal club, research meetings and attend relevant scientific meetings. Be involved in clinical audits. Attend appropriate senior staff and management meetings and be involved (initially under supervision) in the planning of departmental policies and developing leadership qualities to implement them. Contribute to the production of business cases for the department. Use DATIX for reporting clinical incidents. Weekend working: the post-holder is required to participate fully in the weekend and on call rota. For further details of the role please see the attached job description.