Job summary
Associate Healthcare Scientist - Rapid Testing
Division: Cancer and Core Clinical Services
Care Group: Diagnostics and Therapies
Band: 4
Salary: £26,530 - £29,114 per annum/pro rata
Interview date: Monday 11th November 2024
We are recruiting for an Associate Healthcare Scientistwho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
Point-of-Care Testing (PoCT) is analytical testing that is performed near or at the site of a patient with the result leading to possible change in the treatment of the patient. Medway NHS Foundation Trust's Diagnostic and Therapies Care Group is responsible for the service.
This will include specific responsibilities for maintaining specialised PoCT equipment, trouble shooting, reagent management, documentation, performance of internal quality control, administration of external quality assessment programmes, delivering and organising training, audits and supporting service users and adherence to the appropriate infection control polices.
To work in a bespoke rapid testing facility, located in our busy Emergency Department. To perform a variety of rapid molecular based tests which assist clinicians to correctly cohort patients and improve patient flow.
Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy - Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST values underpin Patient First and are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform rapid molecular based testing including respiratory virus testing using SAMBA instruments and biological safety cabinet. To follow laboratory standard operating procedures.
Participate in a 24/7 shift pattern to perform molecular testing using rapid testing platforms
Document and communicate patient results both via telephone and electronically using the Pathology Laboratorty Informaion Sytem (LIMS) and EPR Sunrise
Use knowledge and skills to troubleshoot equipment and minimise service downtime.
To undertake general house-keeping as specified in the SOPs including environmental monitoring, temperature monitoring and batch acceptance testing.
To be involved in the verification of new equipment and support the PoCT team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To perform rapid molecular based testing including respiratory virus testing using SAMBA instruments and biological safety cabinet. To follow laboratory standard operating procedures.
Participate in a 24/7 shift pattern to perform molecular testing using rapid testing platforms
Document and communicate patient results both via telephone and electronically using the Pathology Laboratorty Informaion Sytem (LIMS) and EPR Sunrise
Use knowledge and skills to troubleshoot equipment and minimise service downtime.
To undertake general house-keeping as specified in the SOPs including environmental monitoring, temperature monitoring and batch acceptance testing.
To be involved in the verification of new equipment and support the PoCT team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject at Grade 4 or above
- Relevant NVQ level 3 plus additional theoretical and applied training to level 4 diploma equivalent level.
Desirable
- Biomedical Science, or other Science Degree 2.2 or above
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of laboratory processes and sample testing
- Knowledge of medical, and laboratory terminology
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures within a clinical laboratory
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing clinical or technical services to patients/clients e.g. working within Pathology or in a clinical environment providing standard diagnostic tests.
- Experience of using Laboratory Information
- Management Systems (LIMS) or similar
Values Based Question
Essential
- How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSE's including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject at Grade 4 or above
- Relevant NVQ level 3 plus additional theoretical and applied training to level 4 diploma equivalent level.
Desirable
- Biomedical Science, or other Science Degree 2.2 or above
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic knowledge of laboratory processes and sample testing
- Knowledge of medical, and laboratory terminology
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures within a clinical laboratory
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing clinical or technical services to patients/clients e.g. working within Pathology or in a clinical environment providing standard diagnostic tests.
- Experience of using Laboratory Information
- Management Systems (LIMS) or similar
Values Based Question
Essential
- How would you ensure you represent MFT in a positive way?
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).
