Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Responsibilities
* Perform daily routine and specialised diagnostic services on patient and environmental samples containing potentially infectious material. This will be done on a rotational basis using manual and automated techniques to exacting medical and scientific standards according to standard operating procedures.
* Interpret daily diagnostic investigations. Know how to proceed in the event of technical/analytical nonconformity and when to inform the line manager.
* Accurately and timely enter data onto the laboratory computer system and/or automated analyzers using a VDU and keyboard workstation.
* Record reports for authorisation in electronic form and/or verbally to persons authorised to receive them.
* Quality check outputs, including maintaining necessary internal records.
* Participate in a 24/7 rota after training.
* Participate in external and internal quality assurance schemes and vertical and horizontal audits as directed by senior staff.
* Work to meet laboratory performance targets as directed by senior staff.
* Under supervision, develop and investigate new techniques as required by the changing needs of the service.
* Regularly inform and discuss progress of training towards a post‑registration specialist competence portfolio with the laboratory training officer and other senior staff as appropriate.
* Supporting Tasks
o Be aware of stocks of kits, reagents and consumables and report stock deficiencies to senior staff.
o Participate in appraisals and personal reviews and work to agreed set objectives.
o Participate in shifts and out‑of‑hour services as required.
o Undertake phlebotomy after suitable training.
Qualifications
* HCPC Registered Multi‑Disciplinary Biomedical Scientist.
* Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to work accurately and methodically following written protocols.
* Previous NHS experience is required.
* Ability to work 24/7 shift pattern after relevant training.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel respected, valued, and able to achieve their potential, and we promote the equality and human‑rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy as part of the organisation's core values.
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