Point of Care Support Assistant
7 months ago
Job overview
The post holder will be based in the Point of Care Testing room on the Rochdale Infirmary site. They will be responsible for the timely processing of patient specimens using the on site Point of Care Testing equipment.
The post holder will be able to work without direct supervision and will be able to work within Trust policy and protocols to ensure safe quality standards are maintained.
The post holder will be able to communicate with the wards and departments contributing to an effective team approach.
**Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.**
Main duties of the job
The post holder will receive, prepare and perform routine tests on samples using the Point Of Care Testing (POCT) equipment on the Rochdale Infirmary site.
The postholder will follow agreed policy and procedures to ensure safe practices are adhered to and quality and safety are maintained
The Rochdale Infirmary site has an Urgent Treatment Centre that offers a 24/7 service for both adults and children requiring assessment and treatment of a minor injury or minor illness, attendances of over 50,000 annually
There is a 24 bedded Clinical Assessment Unit for adult patients requiring an inpatient stay of less than 72 hours
Patients that do not require an overnight admission attend for medical assessment on the Same Day Emergency Care Unit
The Point Of Care Support Assistant role will positively influence the patient experience ensuring timely processing of samples
Working for our organisation
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPerson specification
**Qualifications**:
Essential criteria
- GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4)
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Organised approach to working
- Able to follow protocols
- Good verbal communication skills
- Awareness of confidentiality issues
- Awareness of Health & Safety issues
- Ability to acquire the theoretical knowledge to undertake laboratory tasks
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Able to work flexibly to meet service needs, including weekends, bank holidays, evening work
- Reliable, punctual, good attendance record
skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Able to prioritise own workload
We understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We are committed to supporting flexible working for our people wherever possible and all our colleagues are given the opportunity to discuss potential for flexible working. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) serves a diverse population, and each Care Organisation works hard to ensure all services are accessible and fair.
We respect the value of difference. So, our aim is to employ a workforce representative of the communities we serve. Regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, trans status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, religion or belief, all are welcome.
**For posts advertised on a fixed term contract basis, we will offer secondments only for NHS appointments. Fixed term contracts will be only be offered for external non-NHS appointments.***
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