Bio-Skills Laboratory Co-ordinator

Key results from the job holder To deliver a quality service to users of the Bioskills laboratory in a professional manner. Ensure the application of privacy, dignity and compliance of confidentiality when undertaking responsibilities. To maintain accurate and complete documentation to support compliance with HTA governance, local standard operating procedures and other relevant quality standards. Responsible for the preparation of the bioskills laboratory for cadaveric workshops. Responsible for maintaining and ensuring equipment used is fit for purpose. Responsible for managing stock levels of consumables and ordering accordingly. Responsible for the co-ordination, receipt and putting away of deliveries. To actively participate in the development of local standard operating procedures and audit of practice. To assist surgeons with pre-dissection of cadaveric tissue in preparation for teaching purposes. Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene within the Bioskills Laboratory including removal and cleaning of surgical areas, tissue and bodily fluids. Responsible for maintaining the quality of cadaveric tissue through appropriate cleaning and understanding of the freeze/thaw process. Responsible for the legal disposal of spent specimens in accordance with HTA and trust waste policies.Responsible for cross referencing paperwork relating to cadaveric tissue, checking serial numbers correlate to specimens and infectious diseases screening checks have been carried out and are acceptable for lab use. Respond quickly and appropriately to any lab misuse or accidents.To provide efficient and accurate support to Wrightington Consultants and doctors. Responsible for ensuring equipment used by lab attendees is done so appropriately and with care. Planning and Organisational Duties To be able to plan and priorities in line with service demands whilst assisting colleagues to meet departmental requirements associated with HTA Compliance, Governance and other Quality Standards and targets relating to service provision. Actively promote and support good practice within the Bio-Skills laboratory and maintain compliance with local standard operating procedures. Ensuring visitors do not breach HTA or local SOP guidelines. Observing and recording highly sensitive information during cadaveric workshop activity. Being available to meet with reps, consultants and other lab users to plan workshops, eg: arranging access for set-up, making up instrument trays, calculating correct specimen thawing times. Communications and Key Working Relationships Maintain daily contact with varying disciplines of staff both external and internal to the Trust. Use various methods of communication written, email, telephone and scanning to facilitate service provision. Develop and maintain relationships with industry partners to aid the running of laboratory workshops. Report any process or system failures through to the line manager. Report any incidents via Datix and submit to line manager. Ensure accurate recording of information and related data onto required databases. Accurate interpretation of PAS and HIS information if required. Ensure all laboratory equipment is fit for purpose, reporting any issues to line manager. To alert line manager and relevant colleagues to shortages of supplies and services Responsibility for Finance Order laboratory consumables via the NHS Supplies website in accordance with departmental budgets. Use departmental resources in a cost-effective manner. Ensure correct waste streams are used to support the Trust waste policies Responsibility for Human Resources Comply with trust policies and procedures including the Code of Conduct and to ensure there is a clear awareness of how reporting procedures ae managed and implemented within their own area of work / responsibility. To participate in own personal development and develop a route planner in order to maintain and achieve sustained progression in the role. Responsibility for Teaching To be involved in any job-related training to maintain quality standards including e-mandatory training. To have a good understanding of the trust information systems. To maintain personal administration competency and professionalism by following recognised professional routes and attending courses where appropriate You will be openly expected to share knowledge and information with colleagues.