Band 4 Associate Practitioner - Histology

Job description

Job responsibilities

Be able to rotate through all areas of the laboratory required (dependent on qualifications, experience and training) performing all designated duties in accordance with local working practices whilst maintaining high personal standards and conforming to Health and Safety regulations.

Perform routine and specialist biomedical investigations, and participate daily in the scientific and technical activities of the laboratory section, which may include specimen reception functions, under the supervision of Biomedical Scientists.

Participate in and assist with clinical trials, research & validation of equipment ensuring at all times compliance with all

policies as required by regulatory directives, accreditation bodies and local management policies and practices. Propose changes to standard operating procedures as required in order to develop and streamline the service or to reflect other changes.

Utilise the laboratory LIMS, Q-Pulse quality monitoring system and other application software according to authorised protocols including assisting in computer data entry in all areas of the laboratory.

Communicate efficiently, courteously and with clarity at all times, whether face to face, telephone or electronic methods referring enquiries to senior staff where appropriate. Matters being communicated may include complex information and/or results.

Attend and participate positively in laboratory and other meetings as directed by Laboratory managers

As directed by senior laboratory staff, plan and prioritise work allocations, training plans, audits of both yourself and junior staff, responding appropriately to the needs of routine and urgent activities.

Provide supervision, training and professional leadership to junior staff which includes monitoring their performance against laboratory standards and their training plans.

Encourage active participation in continuous professional development and support the introduction of new technologies and / or systems by being a change advocate, and active mentor and a tutor to junior staff.

Use consumables and equipment within your allocated section responsibility and be responsible for stock control audits and recording through approved channels as required.

Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in a Biomedical laboratory
• Experience of IT applications including LIMS systems , Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Biomedical techniques and practices

Knowledge and Skills

• Good degree of accuracy, numeracy & interpretive skills
• Knowledge of computer applications and LIMS including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Good problem solving skills
• A good understanding of basic theoretical and practical Biomedical Sciences
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of levels of staff within the laboratory and user organisations
• Ability to communicate technical information accurately verbally, written and electronically
• Good developed interpersonal and team working abilities
• Ability to disseminate scientific knowledge locally
• Ability to analyse and technically interpret test results
• Technically adept at majority of laboratory procedures
• Ability to manage time to best advantage, to prioritise work for self and others and able to plan activities within area of work
• Ability to adapt efficiently to change
• High degree of dexterity required and able to concentrate for extended periods of time

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ level 3 plus additional theoretical and applied training to Level 4 diploma equivalent level

• Progress towards a Biomedical Science degree

Employer details

Employer name

The Christie Pathology Partnership LLP

Address

550 Wilmslow Road

Withington

Manchester

M20 4BX

https://synlab.co.uk/