Job summary
We are recruiting Point of Care Testing Technicians within our brand new Emergency Department.
We are a high performing department and in the top 10 Trusts in the country for Emergency Care. It is a very busy and exciting time to join us as the COVID pandemic has caused us to transform service delivery at pace as well as plans to see a new Urgent & Emergency Care Centre.
During the pandemic, nurses have been working hard and we know how gruelling it's been. So, while you're looking after us; we make sure we're looking after you. We have lots of support for your mental and physical wellbeing to support your work/life balance, including flexible working patterns to support you and the department. Our Proud to CARE values are embedded right across the Trust and your happiness at work is at the heart of our appraisal system.
Main duties of the job
As an integral part of our team you will be undertaking and processing clinical specimens before testing as well as overseeing and contributing to the administration of the Point of Care Technologies team, using a range of computer databases, prioritising the processing of samples to achieve targets and turnaround times. Once fully trained, you will be able to enjoy working autonomously whilst supporting the service with a training programme for our future technicians. See one of our current Point of Care Technicians herehttps://youtu.be/0MxRBq2Y4MI
You will be fully supported by you team in the Emergency Department who are committed to working alongside the wider team to provide a multidisciplinary approach to our patient care. In a workplace in which you can proudly be yourself, we won't just focus on your application; who you are, your talent and the potential you'll bring is equally important.
About us
This message is from Kaye Stevenson, ED Matron, who will be your line manager:
I am really proud to lead such a great team. I started as a newly qualified nurse in ED 15 years ago, I covered the Clinical Educator post for maternity leave. I then got a Sisters post in ED and applied for a temporary Matron post nearly 7 years ago - here I still am! I didn't have a great time during my first weeks and I remember well what it is like to be new to a department when the support isn't always available, this is why I put our staff at the heart of what I do, I am committed to supporting and developing staff alongside our educators and senior nursing team and have a fair, flexible approach. I look to the team for ideas on change and what matters the most to them, we have regular polls and try our best to get together for big parties (as pandemics allow!) There is no team quite like ours, it's a tough job but a second family and there is nowhere else I'd rather be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Matron and in-house educators.
The key to our success is simple: our people. Their experience, knowledge, passion and ideas are our greatest resource. With your experience, energy and commitment to our public service, youll be able to make a huge difference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description document for further information about the role and job requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you have any questions.
We are committed to providing you with on-going training and development to ensure you thrive in your role here at the Trust, which will be individualised and supported by your Matron and in-house educators.
The key to our success is simple: our people. Their experience, knowledge, passion and ideas are our greatest resource. With your experience, energy and commitment to our public service, youll be able to make a huge difference.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE pass English, Maths & Science
Desirable
- Science qualification to A level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years NHS experience or equivalent
- Understands the significance of correct patient identification and the impact upon patient care.
- Understands the significance of correct data protection requirements when giving out patient results and other information.
- A willingness to learn hospital based computer systems such as: ? APEX iLab Pathology ? CliniSys WinPath.
Desirable
- Knowledge of office procedures including health & safety issues associated with regular VDU use.
- Is aware of the health & safety issues associated with hazardous laboratory materials.
- Basic understanding of pathology results relevant to their work, their meaning and significance to patient care.
Skills
Essential
- A willingness to learn how to make decisions on the suitability of samples for testing. Monitor performance of analysers and intervene if indicated.
- A willingness to learn how to respond to a variety of enquiries, ranging in complexity, from users and patients.
- Good hand eye co-ordination. High level of dexterity and manipulation skills i.e. basic trouble shooting.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize own work on a day-to-day basis.
- Ability to follow protocols
Desirable
- Experience of responding to a variety of enquiries, ranging in complexity, from users and patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE pass English, Maths & Science
Desirable
- Science qualification to A level, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years NHS experience or equivalent
- Understands the significance of correct patient identification and the impact upon patient care.
- Understands the significance of correct data protection requirements when giving out patient results and other information.
- A willingness to learn hospital based computer systems such as: ? APEX iLab Pathology ? CliniSys WinPath.
Desirable
- Knowledge of office procedures including health & safety issues associated with regular VDU use.
- Is aware of the health & safety issues associated with hazardous laboratory materials.
- Basic understanding of pathology results relevant to their work, their meaning and significance to patient care.
Skills
Essential
- A willingness to learn how to make decisions on the suitability of samples for testing. Monitor performance of analysers and intervene if indicated.
- A willingness to learn how to respond to a variety of enquiries, ranging in complexity, from users and patients.
- Good hand eye co-ordination. High level of dexterity and manipulation skills i.e. basic trouble shooting.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize own work on a day-to-day basis.
- Ability to follow protocols
Desirable
- Experience of responding to a variety of enquiries, ranging in complexity, from users and patients
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
