Job Description Job Title: Location: Reporting to: Accountable to: Liaises with: Senior Biomedical Scientist (Blood Transfusion) BMI London Independent Pathology Lead Group Laboratory Director Regional Manager TDL Laboratory Staff, Clients and Customers, Group Blood Transfusion Manager Overall Job Purpose: An experienced Biomedical Scientist to lead and supervise a team of staff in a section of the department with responsibility for providing a comprehensive, high quality 24/7 pathology service to all TDL clients. The Senior Biomedical Scientist must use a combination of knowledge and skills to ensure that appropriate sample testing and the issue of blood components and products are performed safely, accurately and in a timely manner, for every patient and in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR). The Senior Biomedical Scientist must work within a multi-disciplinary team where duties include provision of other pathology services such as Haematology and Biochemistry. Main Duties: To include, but not be restricted to, the following duties: 1. To co-ordinate and participate in the routine processing of all pathology specimens and issue of blood components; and to allocate work to the other BMS and MLA staff to ensure a smooth workflow. 2. To ensure that for each sample the appropriate requested investigations are performed in a timely manner. 3. To ensure that specialised and urgent specimens are appropriately dealt with. 4. To liaise with the NHSBT reference laboratories and clinicians for the follow-up of specialist investigations or the provision or compatible blood components for patients with complicated serology. 5. To ensure timely and accurate reporting of manual work results with correct follow-up including input of additional testing requirements, correct report comments, future testing instructions and patient special blood component requirements into the computer system. 6. To supervise operation, cleaning and maintenance of laboratory surfaces and equipment and all blood component storage facilities (both within the laboratory and in the clinical areas) according to GMP departmental and manufacturer s protocols and procedures. 7. To inspect documentation and records including but not limited to QC, QA, cleaning, maintenance, temperature monitoring, equipment service and repair, incident reports etc. to ensure compliance with GMP standards. Title: TDL BT Senior BMS Pages: Page 1 of 4 Written By: tain Clarke Date: Dec 2014
8. To assist in the development of rotas to ensure correct skill mix to support essential daily transfusion services, and to liaise with the other senior BMS staff to ensure continuous 24/7 cover. 9. To be proficient in the use and functions of the information technology systems within the department, including some administrative functions as appropriate. 10. To co-ordinate adequate supplies of laboratory consumables, reagents, blood component and product stocks and co-ordinate their stock control. 11. To liaise with the Pathology Lead or Quality Lead Transfusion Practitioners, laboratory and clinical staff as required regarding investigation of any incident, error, transfusion reaction or other event which may cause a service delivery or quality failure, and to assist in the implementation and documentation of corrective and preventive actions. 12. To assist in method, equipment and systems development, evaluation and validation as directed by the Pathology Lead or Quality Lead. 13. To supervise equipment and method troubleshooting (including laboratory instrumentation and remote issue blood fridges), advise the Laboratory Manager of situations requiring further action, work with service engineers on fault resolution, reporting and documenting equipment faults and resolutions as per GMP requirements. 14. To assist in the co-ordination of, and training of other staff including (but not limited to) laboratory staff, new transfusion practitioners, specialist registrars and couriers. 15. To supervise and facilitate the maintenance of correct storage of blood components throughout the laboratory and service areas as required, including but not limited to: temperature monitoring (electronic and manual systems) and responding to temperature deviations; arranging and directing stock movement between blood fridges in order to minimise wastage and provide sufficient supplies where needed; initiating blood component recalls as required; correct packing of blood transport containers to GMP standards. 16. To supervise, facilitate and support (in liaison with MLA staff, Couriers and Transfusion Practitioners/Transfusion link staff) the remote issue of blood in the clinical areas as well as the use of contingency blood storage equipment for planned or unexpected downtime. 17. To help ensure hospital compliance with traceability in liaison with the Pathology Lead, MLA staff and Transfusion Practitioners/Transfusion link staff. 18. To contribute to audit activities. 19. To contribute to the maintenance and development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). 20. Through correct GMP practice and following of departmental SOPs, to contribute to the maintenance of an effective quality system in Blood Transfusion to maintain legal compliance with the Blood Safety and Quality Regulations (BSQR) 2005 as well as a safe and effective transfusion service for patients. 21. Through following of departmental SOPs, to contribute to the maintenance of an effective quality system in pathology to maintain UKAS compliance 22. To undertake mandatory training. 23. To communicate in a friendly, helpful and non-prejudicial manner in your dealings with staff, clients and/or customers as you will be regarded as a representative of your staff and department as well as the Company, and you should behave accordingly. Matters regarding patients and your staff are confidential and must not be discussed except in the course of your duties. You will be expected to sign an undertaking to observe all patient and company confidentiality. 24. To be aware of and abide by the rules and codes of conduct of the Laboratory department. This is particularly important in the case of Health & Safety and Fire procedures. Title: TDL BT Senior BMS Pages: Page 2 of 4 Written By: tain Clarke Date: Dec 2014
25. To behave in a professional manner and co-operate with all other members of staff at all times. 26. To adhere to multidisciplinary and flexible working arrangements, as practised within the TDL group. Training and ducation 1. To make sure that the training documentation is up to date and complies with CPA/UKAS, HCPC and IBMS regulations. 2. To further develop junior colleagues by assisting in the training of trainee BMS, BMA and MLA staff. 3. To undertake teaching, competency and induction of new staff in conjunction with the other senior biomedical staff, and be actively involved in staff meetings and seminars. 4. To keep abreast of current developments in the field and attend courses and meetings as relevant. 5. To continue own personal and professional development by participation in a recognised CPD scheme. To maintain registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). 6. To maintain own personal development and attend departmental meetings as required. 7. To take an active interest in and keep abreast of developments in the discipline. Title: TDL BT Senior BMS Pages: Page 3 of 4 Written By: tain Clarke Date: Dec 2014
ANNUAL STAFF RVIW Your performance will be continually assessed for competence, development and training needs and formally reviewed annually at a Training and Development Review. This will allow you to contribute to the corporate objectives of the department and TDL. HALTH AND SAFTY To be familiar and competent with procedures for dealing with the safe handling of biological and chemical materials in a laboratory environment. To be familiar and competent with procedures to deal with biological and chemical spillages in a safe manner. To be familiar and competent with procedures for the safe use of equipment used in the laboratory environment QUALITY STANDARDS To uphold the Quality Management System by understanding and observing the quality policies and procedures To understand and perform all work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures in order to ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice, e.g. BSQR 2005, GMP, Clinical Pathology Accreditation (UK) Ltd. To comply with TDL policies pertinent to Clinical Governance and Risk Management. To ensure day to day quality control procedures are followed. To identify opportunities to improve efficiency in own area. To assist in the establishment, maintenance and review of the quality management system To ensure analytical accuracy and confidentiality of results observing rules laid down by the Data Protection Act. To communicate any difficulties or problems to senior staff/manager promptly CONFLICT OF INTRST TDL is responsible for ensuring that the services provided to clients for patients in their care meet the highest standards. qually, it is responsible for ensuring that staff do not abuse their official position, to gain or benefit themselves, their family or friends. QUALITY AND DIVRSITY TDL values equality and diversity in employment and in the services we provide. It is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and will keep our policies and procedures under review to ensure that the job related needs of all staff working in TDL are recognised. Selection for training and development and promotion will be on the basis of the individual s ability to meet the requirements for the job. Title: TDL BT Senior BMS Pages: Page 4 of 4 Written By: tain Clarke Date: Dec 2014
You are responsible for ensuring that TDL s policies, procedures and obligation in respect of promoting equality and diversity are adhered to in relation to both staff and services. STANDARDS OF DRSS All staff are expected to abide by guidance on standards of dress. Title: TDL BT Senior BMS Pages: Page 5 of 4 Written By: tain Clarke Date: Dec 2014
Person Specification Attributes Requirements /D vidence Qualifications xperience Qualification in pathology disciplines consistent with State Registration requirement. MSc or equivalent experience in a relevant subject Current registration with The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Specialist Diploma in relevant discipline Demonstrate experience of working to a laboratory Quality Management System Post-registration experience in a routine diagnostic/clinical laboratory and proficiency in relevant techniques Application documents/ Interview Application documents / interview Interview xperience of using a Laboratory Information System Skills and Abilities xperience of supervising staff Good organisational skills. Ability to work accurately, neatly and efficiently. Attention to detail is very important. Ability to work in a team. Basic Keyboard skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.. Ability to maintain patient confidentiality at all times. Ability to work on own initiative Ability to communicate efficiently with other members of the laboratory in nglish - both verbally and in writing. Use of laboratory equipment relevant to the specialty xperience of utilising statistical analysis software. Able to write and review SOP s D D Interview Personal Qualities Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels Demonstrate professionalism and a customer-focused attitude Calm under pressure Punctual and reliable Helpful, friendly and polite Flexible, highly motivated, effective team player; committed to the corporate quality objectives Commercially aware Commitment to working the hours required to fulfil the job, including flexibility of working Able to troubleshoot and manage difficult situations Interview and references Title: TDL BT Senior BMS Pages: Page 6 of 4 Written By: tain Clarke Date: Dec 2014
This job description is subject to amendment in response to the changing needs of the department and company requirements. This job description will be reviewed as part of the Annual Joint Review. I have read and understood and agree with this job description and confirm that I have been provided with a copy for my own records. mployee: Signed: Date: Manager: Signed: Date: Title: TDL BT Senior BMS Pages: Page 7 of 4 Written By: tain Clarke Date: Dec 2014