Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work with the Point of Care Testing (POCT) manager to deliver a safe and effective POCT service. This is a fixed term position for 1 year to cover maternity leave.
The successful candidate will be required to work autonomously within agreed policies following appropriate training and supervision in the required aspects of their support function.
Main duties of the job:
- Support the Point of Care (POCT) manager in the organisation and performance of all aspects of the routine and specialised services delivered by the Pathology POCT service across all the organisation's sites and elements of the community served by the Trust.
- Point of Care Testing is currently carried out on all wards in all secondary care hospital sites and the POCT team support some community sites in the area as well.
The salary for this position is £33,262 to £36,027 a year.
Responsibilities:
- To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification:
- Qualifications: Science based Foundation degree, HNC/Diploma or equivalent knowledge and skills, GCSEs or equivalent in Maths, English and Science.
- Experience: Significant experience in Point of Care role, UK NHS experience.
- Knowledge and Skills: In depth knowledge of Point of Care equipment and a good understanding of quality assurance procedures.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.