Associate Healthcare Scientist Point of Care Testing

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Margate is seeking a full-time Band 4 position to join the Point of Care Testing team. This role involves supporting the PoCT Coordinator and Biomedical Scientists, maintaining devices, performing quality controls, and training staff. Applicants should hold GCSEs in English and Maths, with a Science A level preferred. The position offers a salary of £27,485 to £30,162 per annum and requires flexibility across multiple locations in East Kent.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade C and above required.
• Science A level or equivalent is mandatory.
• Desirable: Biological Science Degree.

Responsibilities

• Support the PoCT Coordinator and Biomedical Scientists.
• Device maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Documentation and performance of internal quality control.
• Administration of external quality assessment programmes.
• Training of staff and audit of PoCT processes.

Skills

Medical device management

Communication skills

Time management

Experience with laboratory ISO standards

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C and above

Science A level or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Point of Care Testing (PoCT) in East Kent is expanding and this is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic Point of Care Testing team. We are recruiting a full-time Band 4 position to enhance and support the existing team at QEQM Hospital in Margate. Whilst this role is based at the QEQM hospital there will be requirement to rotate and travel across the 3 acute sites in East Kent (EKHUFT), and to Estuary View Urgent Treatment Centre, and to the new Thanet Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) in Broadstairs. PoCT testing devices are used to produce rapid clinical results that enable clinical staff to make immediate treatment decisions. The post holder will support the existing PoCT team to deliver advice, training and perform quality tasks to ensure the quality of the results produced. Full training will be provided in the use and management of our PoCT device portfolio and the associated IT solutions. The PoCT department is linked to our ISO accredited laboratories and is embedded within the Pathology quality management system.

Responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to support the PoCT Coordinator and Biomedical Scientists in providing a proactive, professional and quality governance framework to ensure patient safety in respect of PoCT activity. Key duties include:

• Device maintenance and troubleshooting, including device evaluations and troubleshooting.
• Documentation and performance of internal quality control.
• Administration of external quality assessment programmes.
• Training of staff and audit of PoCT processes.
• Device maintenance and troubleshooting, device evaluations, documentation, performance of internal quality control, administration of external quality assessment programmes, training and audit.

Qualifications & Training

• GCSE English and Maths grade C and above or equivalent.
• Science A level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Biological Science Degree.

Skills and Experience

• Medical device management or experience of working to laboratory ISO standards.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to achieve set targets within a specified timeframe.
• Experience of responding to analyser troubleshooting requests.

Desirable (continued)

• Previous laboratory experience with analysers and laboratory equipment.

Personal / Professional Attributes

• To be aware of and aspire to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values.
• To be able to work in emotionally challenging areas such as A&E, resuscitation, adult and neonatal ITU.

Employment Details

Band: 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-5164DCB
Job locations: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, St. Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AN

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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Employer Details

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, St. Peters Road, Margate, CT9 4AN
Website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/