Biomedical Scientist- Dissection

Job overview

To be an efficient and flexible member of the Histopathology laboratory team providing a high quality diagnostic service through scientific and technical activities commensurate with the training and education of a Biomedical Scientist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

To maintain competence to practice and to improve professional expertise through engagement in Continual Professional Development (CPD).

To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health & Safety and Quality.

Candidates must have completed their specialist portfolio or in verification process.

Candidates in process of acquiring DEP or qualified will be preferred.

Main duties of the job

To prioritise and organise workload to ensure continuity and efficiency of service. Organise own work and ensure completion in a timely manor and to satisfactory Standards.

Participate at every stage in the laboratory preparation of tissue sections including tissue embedding and microtomy.

To participate in the provision of the laboratory immunocytochemistry service.

To participate in the preparation of frozen tissue sections when necessary.

To assist medical staff during specimen dissection and to undertake description and transfer of Category A samples (as defined by the Royal College of Pathologists – RCPath) for processing.

To participate in the Biomedical Scientist extended specimen dissection rota for Category B and C samples (as defined by the Royal College of Pathologists – RCPath) if required and following suitable training and competency assessment.

To participate in internal quality control and external quality assurance schemes and to ensure that laboratory quality standards are met.

To supervise the work carried out by trainee Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA) as required.

To assist in the training and development of trainee and registered Biomedical Scientists and Medical Laboratory Assistants (MLA).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Filing and archiving of all material both received in, and produced by, the laboratory.

To assist in the disposal of clinical waste in a safe and respectful manner as necessary and in line with laboratory Policies and Procedures.

Ensure that appropriate preventative maintenance and calibration has been carried out and recorded on laboratory instruments and equipment prior to being used for patient investigations. Ensure that all equipment failures are recorded in line with Departmental and Trust Policies.

Ensure that all chemicals and reagents are prepared, stored and used according to manufacturer guidelines and in line with laboratory procedures. Ensure that associated documentation such as risk and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments are maintained.

To assist in the monitoring of stocks of consumables through accurate record keeping and by alerting a senior member of staff to any shortfalls. Use resources efficiently and cost effectively.

To contribute to the evaluation of both new and existing equipment and procedures to ensure continuous service improvement and development.

To assist in the production, implementation and review of documentation associated with laboratory procedures.

Promptly report any incidents / accidents and near miss occurrences in accordance with Departmental and Trust Policies and Procedures.

To be actively involved in the implementation of both Trust and Departmental Policies and Procedures and reinforcing their use and application.

To participate in housekeeping duties in the laboratory in order to maintain a clean and tidy working environment.