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The role of a multi-discipline Medical Scientist is to assist with the provision of a quality laboratory service in line with standards of Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic. As a key member of the Pathology laboratory team, the Medical Scientist will demonstrate professional competence, teamwork skills and facilitate effective communication with colleagues in the hospital. The position requires a participatory approach to the development of services and structures , embracing continuous quality improvement and the management of changes necessary to achieve organisational objectives. The role is multidisciplinary in relation to Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood transfusion. Full procedural training will be provided.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the Laboratory Services for Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic
Ensure the safe delivery and co-ordination of services for patients, ensuring effective, efficient and quality service
Participate as required in the training of laboratory staff
Processing of samples in a multi-discipline environment in relation to Biochemistry, Haematology and Blood Transfusion. This includes pre-analytical checks, analytical stages, and post analytical stages including reporting
Ensure that all records are correctly and accurately maintained
Facilitate effective communication with colleagues, patients, visitors and multi-discipline team as necessary, ensuring patient confidentiality is respected and maintained at all times
Contribute to the monitoring, recording and investigations for non-conformances and audits
Contribute to ensuring that services are based on the latest research findings and constitute best practice
Identify opportunities for the development of services that will improve the care of patients
Attendance at relevant department and hospital meetings as required
Contribute to the requirements of professional practice
Take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with evidence based practice and research
Attend and participate in staff development programmes on an ongoing basis and sharing knowledge with other staff members
Assist with the orientation and induction of new staff and be available to provide orientation as deemed necessary, helping them to integrate as members of the Unit team
Assist in the training of staff in the department
Identify and inform the Learning and Education Team of any training and professional development requirements
Attend all mandatory training days and ensure that all mandatary training is in date
Comply with all HR system and policy requirements
Ensure that there is compliance with all relevant Blackrock Health Hermitage Clinic guidelines, policies, procedures and relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. This includes responsibility for dealing with regulatory or professional bodies and inspections
Encourage continuous review and evaluation of policies, guidelines and existing practices through regular audit programmes and review engaging with the multi-disciplinary team where required
Participate in Internal and External Quality control and assurance programmes
Contribute to promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement across the department involving the team in continuous improvement initiatives and encouraging innovation
Contribute to the setting and monitoring of core objectives, standards and key performance indicators for the service and monitor performance against these standards through internal and (where applicable) external audit
Participate in the requirements of the hospitals accreditation process
Participate in the requirements of the hospital’s risk management programme
Promote the delivery of a high standard of care to all patients. Encourage evidence-based practice and assist in the dissemination and implementation of research findings
Work with members of the Multidisciplinary team in devising Standard Operating Procedures for the development of the Unit
Requirements:
Degree in Biomedical Science or equivalent
Registration with CORU
Team working skills
IT skills
Quality focus
Interpersonal and communication skills
Audit and evaluation
Prioritisation and delegation
Analytical skills
Appreciation of all aspects of the provision of a modern laboratory service
Be aware of the application of modern methods in laboratory science
Be familiar with the accreditation criteria and objectives
Be familiar with legislation as it pertains to the provision of a quality laboratory service