Expert Practitioner

Ensure tissue samples are dissected in a timely and efficient manner to ensure turnaround times are minimised and meet clinical requirements. Ensure the section provides a high quality and timely service to all users and that all staff within the section work to the agreed procedures and policies set out by the Chief Biomedical Scientist, Clinical Head of Department and Laboratory Service Manager. The section(s) under their control are managed in an efficient and cost-effective way as agreed in consultation with the Chief Biomedical Scientist and Pathology Service Manager. Service developments to improve effectiveness are identified, assessed and where appropriate implemented after consultation with the Clinical Head of Department, Laboratory Service Manager and Chief Biomedical Scientist.

Lines of communication, both internally and externally, are clear and understood by all staff. Ensure high professional and technical standards, (e.g. Departmental Standard Operating Procedures, Trust and National Policies), are promoted and maintained at all times for all staff under their management, and in line with the Clinical Pathology Accreditation guidelines. Training and mentoring requirements of basic and assistant grade staff are met in order to achieve the aims of the department.

Ensure new policies and procedures are developed, documented, and changes implemented to policies or working practices of the department, as agreed with the Pathology Service Manager and/or Clinical Head of Department. To Work with the Chief BMS, Pathology Service Manager and Clinical Heads is continued to develop the strategic direction and long term plans for the department. Ensure expert knowledge both within Histopathology and across pathology is provided to promote and maintain service quality. Ensure the department follows disposal of human remains in compliance with Human Tissue Act/HTA guidelines.