Overall Purpose of Role
To assist in planning, organising and co-ordinating the Laboratory service in accordance with the mission, values, vision and strategic plan of the Hospital.
This role will play a significant part in the set up of the Laboratory Service in the Hospital. Once the Laboratory is set up, this role is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the clinical laboratory.
Responsibilities and Deliverables
To write, maintain and enforce procedures relating to all areas of the clinical laboratory and its related testing equipment.
To assist in training and leading a team of skilled staff and creating and promoting healthy working relationships.
To assist in identifying and implementing operational procedures up to “best practice” standard in order to optimise use of resources.
To assist in the implementation of a quality management programme that is patient centred and which measures and audits performance and client satisfaction.
Service Delivery
Perform scientific work to the required JCI Standards, as determined by the Laboratory Manager
Lead and co-ordinate scientific staff within the clinical laboratory in cooperation with the Laboratory manager
Prioritises and organises work during busy periods and co-ordinates multiple concurrent testing.
Arrange for the timely and proper processing of all specimens received in the laboratory ensuring the delivery of a high quality service in an efficient and cost effective manner
Participate if required in the Departmental ‘on call’ rota.
Co-operate with the relevant staff in developing and leading the introduction of new ideas and technologies according to the Hospital policies.
Participate as required in the registration and custody of Laboratory stocks in accordance with policy.
Receive and record details concerning mishaps, complaints and defects in supplies and equipment, investigate the circumstances as required, and report findings to laboratory management.
Ensure that the policy in relation to the retention and control of quality and process records is followed.
Facilitate and participate with medical and scientific staff in evaluating drugs, equipment, consumable items and research projects.
Facilitate arrangements, where appropriate, to introduce professional visitors to the laboratory.
Develop with the laboratory management procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the laboratory area.
Facilitate arrangements in the laboratory for educating and training undergraduates, house staff and post-graduate students.
Participate in professional development of team members, through promoting self learning and formal courses or informal on the job training.
Participate on external committees as required.
Financial
Together with the Laboratory Manager,
Facilitate management of departmental budgets to ensure the most effective use of available resources.
Assist as required in the preparation of annual budget estimates including a planned programme for replacing capital equipment.
Maintain an assets register of appropriate equipment.
Participate as required in the provision of appropriate statistical and management information.
Facilitate the production of a departmental report for the annual Hospital’s Reports.
Staff Management
· Participate as required in the recruitment, selection and training of the laboratory team.
· Lead by example a professional, punctual and dedicated team promoting good open communications.
· Communicates clearly and courteously to members of the laboratory team and all clients of the hospital.
· Create and promote healthy working relationships and stimulate initiative among laboratory staff.
Health and Safety
Participate in ensuring that effective safety procedures are in place to comply with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act as within hospital policy.
Assist and co-operate with laboratory Management Team in developing procedures to be followed in preventing and managing accidents occurring in the Laboratory area.
Quality
Participate in the implementation of quality management programmes.
Actively participate in internal and external quality control and assurance programmes
Ensure adherence to all codes of and guidelines relating to professional practice and including the maintenance of Quality Assurance standards.
Information Technology
· Participate as required in developing the laboratory information system for the department.
· Facilitate the collection, interpretation and presentation of data and information on Department activity, staffing and expenditure according to the Hospital’s reporting needs.
Review
· Achievement of laboratory and personal objectives is facilitated by review.
· Participate in review process as outlined by the Laboratory Management team.
Any other duties deemed appropriate to the post. Please note that the duties of this post may change over time.
Flexibility:
This post requires a high level of flexibility to ensure the delivery of an effective and efficient service. Therefore the post |
