To be an efficient, flexible member of theCellular Pathologylaboratory, providing a high-quality service to Imperial College Healthcare Trust.
To maintain the required levels of laboratory safety and good laboratory practice, as specified in local and national guidelines.
To work with biomedical scientists and clinical scientists in the provision of a comprehensive and effectiveCellular Pathologyservice for the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, as directed by the Head of the Department.
To participate in the efficient handling, processing, and analysis of samples in the laboratory, under supervision.
To maintain effective records of all activities and procedures, and to contribute towards the maintenance of the laboratory's quality system.
To check, keep clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
To carry out supervised laboratory procedures in all sections of the laboratory, as directed by the Head of the Unit and senior scientific staff.
To undergo appropriate teaching and training as directed and as necessary in order to maintain HPC registration and to maintain suitable records of all training activities undertaken.
Main duties of the job
- Contributes to providing a professional clinical laboratory service, working effectively as a team member as part of the overall department.
- Able to perform all core scientific and interpretive work, which corresponds to the training and qualifications of a Registered Healthcare Scientist.
- Develop and improve your professional expertise.
- More experienced Healthcare Scientists will be expected to supervise unqualified staff and deputise for section leaders when necessary.
- Provides specialist clinical technical services to patients that may include research and audit.
About us
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Values
We are committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our hospitals. We are looking for people committed to delivering excellent patient care, who take pride in their work. We value treating all patients, customers, and colleagues with respect and dignity, and strive for excellence and innovation in all we do.
We value our staff and aim to provide rewarding careers, benefits, fulfilling work environments, and exciting opportunities.
Our values:
- Kind- We are considerate and thoughtful, ensuring respect and inclusion.
- Collaborative- We actively seek others' views and ideas to achieve more together.
- Expert- We draw on diverse skills, knowledge, and experience to provide the best care.
- Aspirational- We are receptive to new ideas, always learning, discovering, and improving.
Job responsibilities
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
Communication and Relationship Skills
- Demonstrate politeness, courtesy, and sensitivity in dealing with patients/clients, visitors/relatives, and colleagues, maintaining good customer relations.
- Share good practice within the department and Trust-wide.
- Promote a positive image of the Trust at all times.
- Work cohesively with all department members to ensure the best services are provided.
- Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to effective communication.
- Provide and receive complex information to inform colleagues or external contacts, including advice, result explanations, and instructions.
- Report difficulties, problems, accidents, or incidents affecting the department promptly.
Responsibility - Scientific and Technical Duties
- Become proficient in diagnostic work within the department to provide comprehensive services.
- Perform duties independently at a level requiring decision-making, with support from senior staff when needed.
- Organize own work tasks or activities.
- Ensure all work is completed timely and to standards, seeking advice when necessary.
- Maintain safe working practices according to SOPs.
- Assist in maintaining quality assurance.
- Validate reports using judgmental expertise.
- Authorize reports as per local policy.
- Maintain documentation to Trust standards, including electronic records.
- Follow Trust policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards, promoting compliance.
- Identify and report risks according to the Trust risk management policy.
Other duties
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as requested.
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