Biomedical Scientist, Enniskillen

Biomedical Scientist
Location: South West Acute Hospital
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours
Pay Rate: £19.78 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will work with the Consultant Head of Department and Lead Biomedical Scientist to ensure the provision of a high quality, cost effective and efficient laboratory service in Haematology/Blood Transfusion / Clinical Chemistry which will meet the standards of laboratory accreditation.

MAIN DUTIES

1. The post holder will be expected to comply with Departmental policies and procedures to ensure full UKAS Accreditation is maintained.

1. Understand the principles of all procedures carried out in the department and perform routine analytical and specialist procedures such as are relevant to the work of the department.

1. Maintenance/development of core practical skills in other laboratory disciplines such as are relevant to the delivery of a Haematology / Blood Transfusion laboratory service as directed by the General Manager Pathology.

1. Performance of special assignments or relevant duties as indicated or approved by Consultant Head of Department or Lead Biomedical Scientist.

1. Ensure accuracy and clarity of all documentation concerned with specimen examination.

1. Support the implementation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures for all sections/work areas.

1. Conform to statutory Health and Safety procedures.

1. Ensure that an efficient, effective and documented quality control programme is maintained.

1. Advise the Senior Biomedical Scientist on stock levels of reagents and consumables

1. Attendance at refresher and management courses; keeping abreast of latest developments in Journals etc.; contributing to and participation in in-service training programmes.

1. A 24 hour laboratory service is a requirement of the service. The post holder will be expected to cooperate and participate in the provision of this.

1. The post holder will be expected to be able to work independently and provide out of hours covers as a loan worker.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

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If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

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