Point of Care Testing Associate Practitioner

3 months ago

York, United Kingdom York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner to join our friendly Point of Care Testing (POCT) team.

We are based in Laboratory Medicine and provide analytical equipment used in the wider Trust and Community, such as glucose meters and COVID-19 analysers. The post holder will be expected to assist in the provision of an efficient, high quality POCT service through participation in technical and scientific operations.

Please note, the ability to drive between community locations is an essential requirement of this role.

Main duties of the job

Key duties include:

To carry out training sessions on POCT equipment to clinical staff. To manage the distribution and returns of EQA. To perform audits in areas with POCT equipment and on operators of POCT equipment to aid management of compliance. To maintain clear and concise communication with users of the service at all times.

To help to ensure that all work is carried out to the standards necessary for future ISO Accreditation.

Please note: this is a fixed-term post for 12 months.

If you are current NHS employee, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post on a secondment basis.

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including: Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

HNC/HND or a foundation degree in a science subject or equivalent experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a blood science laboratory. Previous experience of working in POCT

Skills & Attributes

Essential

Understanding of how POCT contributes to patient care Ability to drive between community locations

Desirable

Previous POCT experience

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