Job summary
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees NHS Foundation Trust and are working in partnership to provide a comprehensive Point of Care Testing service to their users. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Support Worker to join the Point ofCare Testing team.
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is comprised of two sites; The University Hospitals of North Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, and University Hospital Hartlepool. South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is also comprised of two sites; The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. The candidate will be expected to work across both Trusts and sites, in addition to smaller units within the community and primary care.
Main duties of the job
The department manages a wide variety of equipment including the Roche Cobas b123 Blood Gas analyser, Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus Blood Gas Analyser, AccuChek Inform II Glucose meters, Nova Stat Strip Glucose meters, Coaguchek INR meters, V-Trust Ketone meters and Hemocue Hb meters.
Working under the direction of the Pathology Support Service Lead the post holder will assist in the day to day management of Point of Care testing devices in the Trust, troubleshooting problems as they arise, and provide advice and support to users. They will also be expected to undertake administrative tasks within the department, monitor stock levels, and assist in the delivery of POCT EQA schemes.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees and as such you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.
At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must be able to work autonomously, both as part of a small team and on their own, with excellent organisational and communication skills. An aptitude for problem solving is essential, as is a flexible attitude and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice.
*Please note this post will be closed early once a sufficient amount of applications have been received*
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder must be able to work autonomously, both as part of a small team and on their own, with excellent organisational and communication skills. An aptitude for problem solving is essential, as is a flexible attitude and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice.
*Please note this post will be closed early once a sufficient amount of applications have been received*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including: Mathematics (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills at level 2 in Numeracy), English Language (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills at level 2 in Literacy), A science subject, or Mathematics and English plus NVQ Level 2 or above in a relevant subject
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in healthcare science related subject
Experience
Essential
- Worked in Science related field or healthcare environment
Desirable
- Data entry as part of system process in busy environment
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff
- Good keyboard / computer skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including: Mathematics (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills at level 2 in Numeracy), English Language (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills at level 2 in Literacy), A science subject, or Mathematics and English plus NVQ Level 2 or above in a relevant subject
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in healthcare science related subject
Experience
Essential
- Worked in Science related field or healthcare environment
Desirable
- Data entry as part of system process in busy environment
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff
- Good keyboard / computer skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to work as part of a team
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University Hospital of North Tees
Hardwick Road
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 8PE
Employer's website
https://www.nth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
