Point of Care Testing Information Technician

3 days ago

Haverfordwest, United Kingdom Hywel Dda University Health Board Full time

This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 07/09/2026 to meet the needs of the service.
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with excellent organisational, communication and IT skills, preferably with a Blood Sciences background, for the post of Point of Care Testing (POCT) Information Technician to work with the Blood Sciences POCT team. The role will include travelling to all locations within the Health Board when required. Working base to be discussed at interview.
Working alongside the POCT Coordinator and team you will be required to support the day to day running of the service to ensure the provision of a proactive, professional and quality service. You will be responsible for the maintenance and quality of POCT devices, Information Systems and data.
The role will include working with staff of all grades in all areas of the Health Board and the sales and training representatives of companies that manufacture POCT devices. This is a fixed term/secondment post, part-time working 22.5 hours over 3 days a week.
The post holder will work as part of a team to support the following duties in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):
Maintain the quality and content of data held on POCT databases and information systems e.g. WPOCT, AQURE, IQM, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Wales External Quality Assurance Scheme (WEQAS) etc.
Device maintenance and troubleshooting.
Administration of external quality assessment programmes, training, stock control and audit.
Act as first point of contact for POCT related enquiries.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews will be held on 05/11/2025
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
**Our services are provided in**:
**Four main hospitals**: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
**Five community hospitals**: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
**Two integrated care centres**: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

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