Biomedical Support Worker
5 months ago
To undertake routine and more complex clinical technical investigations, following standard operating procedures, some of which may be under supervision. To communicate effectively with colleagues and other healthcare staff. JOB DIMENSIONS As a Biomedical Support Worker Higher Level you will work as a member of the departmental team. As part of the team, you will be expected to perform a range of routine and more complex investigations some of which may be under the supervision of more experienced scientific and technical staff.
They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centred Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered All our actions and endeavours will be guided and evaluated through these values Additionally the following are core values which relate specifically to this post: As a healthcare worker dealing with sensitive (patient related) information the importance and value of personal honesty and integrity as a commitment to patient service and confidentiality will be recognised. In contributing to the quality of a technical clinical service you will understand the requirement to continuously develop appropriate skills and accumulate relevant knowledge whether by formal or in
- house training. CORE BEHAVIOURS AND SKILLS In order to work effectively in the role the job holder must be able to demonstrate a number of attributes.
**These abilities will include**: To gain new knowledge through experience, formal study and participation in relevant training schemes To become an integral member of a team providing a clinical technical service To work independently when and as directed by supervisors To communicate clearly and effectively whether orally, graphically or electronically To plan the designated workload and assist in the organisation of tasks undertaken by support workers To work with precision and follow accurately the documented laboratory standard operating procedures To operate highly complex laboratory equipment safely and efficiently To input and extract patient data from the laboratory computer system To demonstrate relevant tasks to others as appropriate To contribute actively towards the improvement of service quality by participation in relevant discussions with other team members To remain competent in established procedures and to develop new skills as experience is accrued. To participate actively in the departmental appraisal scheme CORE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING As the job holder you will acquire sufficient knowledge and understanding to: Participate in the maintenance of a safe working environment. This will include an awareness of the hazards associated with your work. In addition you will be made aware of any suitable actions to take in the event of breaches in health and safety.
Such hazards include fire, manual handling, and breach of security, controlled and uncontrolled exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive materials. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY To perform, sometimes under supervision, appropriate technical laboratory procedures and tasks that are consistent with the job holders level of knowledge, skills and experience. To develop your competences in the department and to perform tasks accurately and in accordance with departmental standard operating procedures. To enter, manage and retrieve patient information using the laboratory computer system.
To communicate accurately sensitive and complex information to users of the service in a manner that is in accordance with departmental procedures. To actively participate in the laboratory quality assurance programme. To contribute to general departmental management, for instance, by assisting in the ordering, receipt and control of consumables. This list is not exhaustive and the changing needs of the service from time to time may require the development of other appropriate tasks and skills.
These will be fully discussed with the post holder in advance of their implementation. The Pathology Department of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is located on several sites. Subject to consultation, the post holder may be required to work in a laboratory based at an alternative site as required by the Laboratory Manager. Infection Control The jobholder must comply at all times with the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Infection Control policies, in particular by practising Universal Infection Control Precautions.
Hand hygiene must be performed before and after contact with patients and their environment. Equality and Diversity The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc. Patient and Pu
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