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Clinical Laboratory Scientist

2 months ago


StocktononTees, Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job Overview

The Pathology departments at North Tees and South Tees hospitals are collaborating to establish a unified service, with operations conducted across all hospital locations through hub and essential services laboratory frameworks. This initiative necessitates cross-site collaboration as needed. We are pleased to announce an opportunity for a dedicated, skilled, and forward-thinking Clinical Laboratory Scientist to become part of our Haematology/Coagulation and Blood Transfusion team. The successful candidate will work in close partnership with other scientific personnel within pathology and contribute to the advancement of the Tees Valley Pathology Service in conjunction with South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, ensuring the delivery of superior service to our stakeholders. The ideal applicant will hold HCPC registration as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist and have completed the IBMS Registration, playing a key role in maintaining departmental UKAS accreditation. Exceptional organizational abilities, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the capacity to operate independently while meeting stringent deadlines are essential for this role. Our departments provide a 24/7 service, and the successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly within these hours.

Key Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion Management team, the successful candidate will be responsible for executing routine daily operations within these departments, rotating through all sections of the specialty while adhering to approved methodologies and protocols. Additionally, the role includes assisting in the training and development of Trainee Clinical Laboratory Scientists, Higher Healthcare Science Support Workers, Healthcare Support Workers, and other staff grades in accordance with departmental policy.

The post holder is expected to:

  • Operate autonomously without direct oversight.
  • Engage in a 24/7 shift system, including weekend work, extended working hours, and out-of-hours coverage as required by departmental needs.

About Our Organization

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, our foremost commitment is to deliver safe and high-quality care to our patients daily; the kind of care we would wish for ourselves and our loved ones. We aspire for our organization to be the premier workplace with the right personnel, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we provide exceptional patient care and experiences.

We are dedicated to supporting our staff by fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, offering health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Recognizing our staff is paramount; in addition to performance reviews and appraisals, we celebrate achievements through various recognition programs.

We advocate for the Making Every Contact Count approach to behavior change, promoting health and well-being within individuals and communities.

We prioritize values in our recruitment process, embodying the ethos of "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool."

Job Duties

Responsibilities include:

  • Reviewing requests and highlighting relevant clinical histories to facilitate accurate data entry by support staff.
  • Rejecting specimens that do not meet established protocols and prioritizing specimen types based on urgency.
  • Processing clinical specimens received in the laboratory unsupervised, in accordance with established SOPs. Analyzing pathology specimens and providing technically accurate results while being professionally accountable for the interpretation of patient results to inform diagnostic and treatment plans for clinical colleagues.
  • Providing specialized knowledge and assistance to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients within the designated area of responsibility.
  • Ensuring compliance with HCPC Standards of Proficiency for Clinical Laboratory Scientists.
  • Communicating directly with service users (Consultants, staff nurses) clearly and accurately, which may involve conveying test results or advising on the type of specimen required for specific tests. Handling certain results sensitively due to potential social implications beyond the medical context.
  • Reporting important or unusual results to senior staff and/or medical personnel promptly, as well as addressing complaints and anomalies as they arise.
  • Organizing individual daily workloads and delegating tasks to support staff as appropriate, while collaborating with colleagues, senior staff, and clinical personnel as necessary.
  • Familiarizing oneself with internal and external quality control procedures utilized within the Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion departments, including reporting results to external quality control providers, conducting trend analysis, and discussing anomalies at quality meetings when required.
  • Participating in internal, external, and clinical audit activities, reporting any non-conformances via the Quality Management System, and collaborating with the senior team to address and prevent future occurrences.
  • Facilitating the efficient operation of the laboratory by alerting senior staff to potential technical or resource-related issues and proposing solutions.
  • Engaging in discussions regarding clinical and technical matters in the laboratory, offering suggestions for procedural improvements, and collaborating with the senior team to develop change management projects to resolve identified issues.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

  • IBMS accredited degree.
  • Completed Registration Portfolio and HCPC registration.
  • Experience in an accredited NHS clinical Haematology, Coagulation, and Blood Transfusion department.
  • Knowledge of laboratory techniques and Biomedical science.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Experience with Quality Management Systems.
  • Experience in shift work or out-of-hours operations.