Biomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry • Bristol University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nBiomedical Scientist in Clinical Biochemistry with University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) in Bristol\n\n For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. job overview (contd.) In addition to your analytical skills, you will be expected to supervise and train medical laboratory assistants, as well as other technical and scientific staff working under the direction of the section leader. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our supportive team in Clinical Biochemistry here at Bristol Royal Infirmary, Laboratory Medicine within University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW). You will be part of a team providing a Clinical Biochemistry service to the Trust. The post holder will rotate through all sections of the Department practising a wide range of automated and manual analytical procedures to produce high quality test results. You will be expected to understand the need for analytical quality and clinical urgency, and take appropriate action when finding abnormal pathology results in order to maintain the highest standards of patient care. The successful candidate will support the 24/7 operation of the laboratory by participating in the out of hours rota, taking part in early, late, nights, weekend and bank holidays as allocated. The working pattern in this role is rota based. Therefore your contracted hours of 37.5 per week (full time working equivalent) will be calculated across a rota period of 13 weeks in accordance with agenda for change. Dependant on the needs of the service, your total working hours will fluctuate due to the different length of time of the shifts, however as part of rota management your shifts will balance to be within your contracted time. To follow protocols for performing a wide range of laboratory procedures. Participate the 24/7 out-of-hours service, early, late, night shifts as required, and at weekends providing Clinical Biochemistry services to the Trust Organise personal workload in response to the urgency and volume of requests. To inspect analytical quality control results and authorise the reporting of only those analytical results which satisfy established criteria. Recognise the importance of abnormal results, and to ensure that they are reported without delay. To ensure that appropriate follow on tests are performed in line with the level of abnormality detected. Maintain equipment and work space in a clean and functional condition. To ensure that analytical procedures and equipment not conforming to quality specifications are brought to the attention of the senior staff member Supervise Medical Laboratory Assistants and assist in training all other grades of staff including Medical staff. Establish, maintain and increase their knowledge, skills and competency. This includes maintaining a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio, providing evidence of participation in learning and development activities. "}