Associate Practitioner in H&i

7 months ago


Plymouth, United Kingdom University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Full time

To process biological samples including blood, urine, cerebral spinal fluid and other tissues, taking personal responsibility for the quality of the results, which are used in the diagnosis, treatment and management of disease. The post holder will demonstrate the high level of skill to perform complex manual, semi automated and automated analytical techniques as applicable, meeting turnaround times with prompt reporting of results used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The post holder will be required to provide complex information relating to test results, which may be sensitive in nature. To prioritise work and perform urgent analyses, reporting results to senior H&I scientist.

Identify abnormal or unexpected results and ensure prompt reporting to Biomedical/Clinical Scientist, To understand the principles underlying the analytical processes used in your area of work so as to maintain their operation and quality of results. To receive requests forms and accompanying samples, to book those into the Path Computer system, to prepare the samples (including centrifugation) for analysis, to load and unload samples from analysers, to sort into racks and transfer for storage on completion. Answer telephone enquiries regarding general laboratory issues and ensure prompt reporting to Biomedical/Clinical Scientists. To operate analytical equipment within H&I section, within your discipline and within the department, some of which will be highly complex and require specialist training.

To perform front line troubleshooting and repairs of analysers of highly complex, expensive automated equipment e.g. multichannel analysers, used in the day-to-day function of the laboratory. To participate in and understand the quality assurance programs of the department, both internal and external i.e. NEQAS (National External Quality Assurance Schemes).

To observe all departmental, Trust, national and European Health & Safety regulations relevant to the service, ensuring attendance at the annual departmental H&S update. In addition all staff must sign the departmental H&S policy to acknowledge understanding and compliance. To continually update their knowledge and skills whilst documenting this in their Continual Professional Development folder. To ensure contemporaneous completion of your induction and training records.

To communicate with other health care professionals in transmission and in response to telephone enquiries relating to results and the service. To assist in the preparation of specimens for analysis. To assist senior colleagues in the maintenance of adequate stocks of reagents and consumables to ensure continuous service provision. To follow Standard Operating Procedures at all times and as directed by senior staff and contribute to their formulation.

Propose any changes to these SOPs in order to maintain the quality of the service and maximise efficiency. To attend meetings and training courses as necessary. To attend Statutory and Essential Update Training annually. To attend departmental briefings and/or acquaint yourself with the team brief posted on the departmental notice boards.

To assist in the maintenance and compilation of workload statistics. To assist in the process of continual quality improvement. This will include audit, corrective action, preventative action and improvement processes. To participate in an annual IPR and achieve any targets set at this time.

To assist in audit carried out by internal and external agencies. To rotate through sections of the Combined Laboratory as/if required. Participate in the 24/7 on call rota for H&I to support the renal transplant programme. Participate in clinical trials or any research & development undertaken by the department, including sample preparation, analysis and collating data as necessary.

Ensure issues and problems are resolved satisfactorily and referred through your line management structure as appropriate. To be prepared to work on your own when necessary and out of working hours. To carry out other duties commensurate with the post. To work in other specialties within Pathology, where appropriate and as directed.



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