Covid-19 Tester

**Job description**

At Local PCR, we offer private Covid-19 testing as part of the UK Government’s ‘Fit to Fly’ and ‘Test to Release’ programmes. We are a UKAS accredited test centre, with a team of medical professionals and PHE accredited staff administering the tests. With clinics across the UK, we aim to support individuals and organisations with their Fit to Fly and Test to Release obligations.

As a COVID-19 Test Consultant you will be an integral part of the Local PCR Team, contributing to our success. Reporting to the Tester Supervisor, you will work alongside Local PCR colleagues to deliver brilliant patient care to test essential workers and members of the public.
Full training will be provided, and full Personal Protective Equipment will be supplied in line with NHS standards. Hours of work to cover a working pattern over 7 days a week.

**Requirements**:

- Has experience working within a patient facing environment.
- Delivers brilliant care at test centres, responding quickly to all patients' needs while reassuring individuals throughout the testing process.
- Confidently performs the throat and nasal swab testing procedure in line with current clinical standards, while adhering to hygiene, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and NHS standards.
- Understands testing targets and goals for the test centre.
- Efficiently delivers the daily tasks and testing plan, including; packing up samples, stock management, completing testing administration and procedures in line with our protocols.
- Follows high presentation standards and understands their legal obligations for the site to operate safely.
- Complies with all safety rules and procedures to ensure their own safety and that of colleagues and patients at all times.
- Shares knowledge and insights with other members of the team so we can learn together.
- Team player that loves to contribute to team success.
- Can be flexible and adaptable, meeting the day to day patient requirements at the site to optimise patient care and service.

Please note: applicants must be in general good health and not classified as in any of the COVID current high-risk groups therefore**:Must not have any long-term health conditions**
- Must not be pregnant
- Must not have a weakened immune system through medical conditions or therapyEmployer Description

Local PCR has a strong and dedicated team to support the healthcare of the nation. In this time of need we have stepped forward to work with the Department of Health and Social Care, alongside other organisations, to administer COVID-19 testing. The primary objective is to increase testing capacity throughout the UK and assist members of the public requiring tests. The global impact of COVID-19 has been profound, and the public health threat it represents is the most serious we have seen in a respiratory virus since the 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic (Spanish Flu). COVID-19 Testers help to continue the great work that's been done during these unprecedented times and use every resource at our disposal to help bring this virus under control.

LOOKING FULL TIME ONLY

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.00 per hour

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time
Part-time hours: 18-20 per week

**Salary**: £10.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Gym membership
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

**Experience**:

- Phlebotomy: 1 year (preferred)
- covid Tester: 1 year (preferred)
- Covid Marshall: 1 year (preferred)
- Nursing: 1 year (preferred)
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)