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Service is provided  \n24 hours per day, 7 days per week.  \nThe post holder will be appointed at band 6 Agenda for Change (AFC) . Out of hours working is an additional sessional payment as determined by local agreement with TOIL accrued for working weekend shifts.  \nContext:  \nAs part of a team of you will be involved in checking, performing and reporting a range of routine and nonroutine biochemical and immunoassay tests on blood and other bodily fluids. Use of hazardous chemicals is required. You will be expected to work flexibly in reflection of service needs which will include an extended working day and/or participation in delivery of a 24 hour, 7 days per week service.  \nDuties will include technical and specialist investigations, routine maintenance, problem solving on analysers and to assist in the supervision and training of new staff. You will be expected to take charge of a section, responsibility for result authorisation and supervise unqualified staff. You will be required to work autonomously.  \nKey Working Relationships:  \nThe post holder will provide, prepare and receive information verbally, in writing and electronically which is required by work colleagues, users of the service e.g.  \n- Medical staff  \n- Nursing staff  \n- Consultant staff  \n- Hotel Services staff  \n- Clinical Service Managers and the general public.  \nThe post holder is required to deal effectively , clearly and politely with staff of all levels throughout the Trust, the wider Healthcare community, external organisations and the public. This will include verbal,  \nBMS – Biochemistry July 21  \nwritten and electronic media.  \nOrganisational Chart:  \nPathology Service Manager  \nKey Result Areas/Principal Duties and Responsibilities  \nFollowing set laboratory procedures and applying mandatory professional and accreditation standards at all times and for all tasks, HCPC registered Biomedical Scientists are expected to fulfil the following duties without constant supervision and frequently alone.  \nAcademic Responsibilities and Training  \nTo attend all statutory and mandatory training and ensure awareness of the Trust Health and Safety Policy and individual responsibility required by such policies. To attend training, in house and external as identified and agreed at yearly development and review interviews.  \nTo maintain an up to date knowledge and best practice with a commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) . 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