Consultant Clinical Scientist - Hematopathology

The ​Consultant Clinical Scientist - Hematopathology​ is responsible, as part of the team, for the delivery of a high-quality evidence-based laboratory service. The ​Consultant Clinical Scientist - Hematopathology​ reviews and authorizes routine and specialist laboratory test results, offers advice regarding appropriate test selection and test interpretation, and has high-level input into diagnostic testing and approaches. The postholder will have specialist knowledge in Hematology, and/or Immunology, and/or Transfusion, with a focus on test authorization and clinical interpretation, assay development validation and implementation, and quality oversight. This post holder is part of the senior management team of the Hematopathology division within the Department of Pathology. Participation and leadership in divisional and interdisciplinary meetings will be required as part of the role.

• Actively participates in the analytical work of the section, including authorizing complex results and the preparation of a wide range of clinical reports.

• Clinical interpretation of results in Hematology, and/or Immunology, and/or Transfusion

• Contributes to the preparation of policies and procedures for the Laboratory.

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of a designated area and ensures the quality of results.

• Implements new methodologies as directed by the Division Chief – Hematopathology.

• Delivers the following:

• Undertakes and supervises the receipt, processing and analysis of samples; and the checking, interpretation and reporting of results (both standard and complex).

• Accesses relevant sources of information to aid in the interpretation of patient results, including critical appraisal of the information.

• Collates patient and clinical information to assist and support future patient management.

• Interprets results with advice on further action for patient or family members, including calculation of risk where appropriate, within relevant professional guidelines.

• Oversees appropriate complex analytical procedures, as required, and drives the implementation of processes to enhance those procedures.

• Independently checks and verifies the laboratory findings in the Division of Hematopathology, as appropriate, authorizing repeat analyses or subsequent investigations in accordance with laboratory protocols. Identifies and interprets unusual laboratory test results

• Oversees and Interprets findings from the range of investigations undertaken on a patient. Undertakes detailed literature review, where appropriate, to investigate the clinical significance of abnormal findings.

• Acts in an advisory capacity to clinical colleagues on the submission of samples, appropriate test selection and in the interpretation of results in designated areas of the service

• Nurtures specialization and clinical contacts to support the senior management team of the Division of Hematopathology.

• Supplies a high level of scientific/clinical skill and expertise in the investigative procedures involved and takes a high level of responsibility for his/her own work.

• Be adaptable to changing diagnostic workload pressures, by making independent day-to-day decisions about own workload (e.g. prioritizing own diagnostic cases or deciding when to undertake additional investigations). The post holder must communicate with, and when necessary, obtain help/advice from, appropriate senior staff.

• Provides an oversight supervisory function to technologists and supervisors in the Division of Hematopathology and mentors their career development.

• Maintains up to date specialist level knowledge of current scientific literature and information (e.g. Professional Best Practice) for defined services to ensure that designated services are of high quality

• Maintains proficiency in the use of routine and complex analyzers within the designated section (s).

• Helps to ensure the provision of a high quality service with the emphasis on quality assurance by monitoring and the audit of internal quality control.

• • Uses LIS to generate workload statistics and run queries. Assesses quality of data according to defined criteria.

• • Participates in the external quality assurance schemes to which the department subscribes.

• • Carries out corrective action as advised when the quality control procedures fail.

• • Ensures policies and procedures for the section (s) are followed.

• • Participates in the training (theoretical and practical) of technologists and junior clinical staff in methodologies, procedures, and test interpretation by way of tutorials, presentations and seminars.

• • Devises and oversees the innovation and development of new laboratory tests in collaboration with Technologists and other senior staff.

• • Participates in Continuous Professional Development/Education, corporate and laboratory accreditation programs, and laboratory quality management programs.

• • Adheres to Sidra’s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

• • Adheres to and promotes Sidra’s Values

  • In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.

Education

• PhD degree

• Relevant Board Certification, or Fellowship of relevant College

Experience

• 5+ years relevant laboratory experience in Hematology/Immunology/Transfusion in Academic/Healthcare Institutions

• Experience in authorization and clinical interpretation of test results

• Experience in validating and implementing new tests.

• Experience in quality oversight in a Hematology/Immunology/Transfusion laboratory.

Certification and Licensure

• Valid professional License in the country of origin or country of practice.

• Board Certification (or equivalent) in Clinical Hematopathology.

• Meets the requirement for licensure as Laboratory Consultant Clinical Scientist by the Qatar Council of Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP).

• Licensed and/or certified by an accredited licensure body in home country.