Job Summary

 Processes specialist investigations in department
 Provides specialist advice to clinicians as to appropriateness of tests and timescales
 Provides specialist service e.g. training, problem solving for specialist requirement
 Work independently and lead on specialist area as directed by Lead BMS
 Acts as mentor for more junior scientific and support staff
 To work flexibly in reflection of service needs this may include an extended working day.
 Supervises and/or trains less experienced staff in own area of work
 The work of the service brings staff into constant contact with human body fluids, tissues
and hazardous chemicals. This may include blood, pus, urine, faeces, and respiratory
secretions
 Maintain and promote professional image of the pathology department.
 Where required, to lead and supervise a section of the laboratory.
NB: Post holder must not work outside their defined field of competence

Key Duties of the role
Technical and scientific:

1. Resolution of complex equipment or process problems.
2. Perform manual, semi-automated and fully automated laboratory investigations, including
specialist investigations, within defined service area accurately and efficiently.
3. Participate in the day-to-day management of stock control and usage.
4. Undertake quality control procedures and the processing of quality control material as per
established protocols.
5. Be aware of current advances and appraise new techniques.
6. Validate test results, including specialist tests, and escalate where appropriate in line with
established protocols.
7. Clean and maintain equipment, including specialist equipment, to achieve the optimum
instrument performance and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
8. Perform troubleshooting in line with established protocols and report any faults to a
senior member of staff
9. Participate in Research and Development, clinical trials and equipment testing.