Biomedical Scientist - POCT

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante pour rejoindre le Bolton NHS Foundation Trust en tant que Biomedical Scientist de Band 5. Vous serez responsable du service de POCT, garantissant des soins de qualité tout en soutenant des équipes médicales. Avec un engagement envers la formation et le développement, ce rôle offre un parcours enrichissant dans le secteur des soins de santé.

Qualifications

• Enregistrement HCPC requis.
• Expérience dans la manipulation de dispositifs POCT souhaitée.

Responsibilities

• Suivre les protocoles et procédures POCT.
• Former le personnel sur les dispositifs POCT.
• Maintenir la qualité des appareils POCT.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Training

Dexterity

Education

HCPC registration

Degree in Biomedical Science

Job description

Band 5 Biomedical Scientist/Healthcare Science Practitioner

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post.

Applications are invited for a band 5 HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist to join our professional team.

You will be expected to support the department in ensuring a high-quality service that meets national standards and expectations towards UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service).

Applications for this prominent and sought-after post are expected to be high, so the service may close prior to the advertised closing date, depending on application levels.

Note: Interviews will be held in-person and will include delivering a short (approximately 3-minute) presentation. The topic will be provided to candidates 30 minutes prior to the interview.

For the main duties of the role, please see the attached Job Description, which includes:

1. Following the POCT Policy, laboratory guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of all Trust policies.
2. Performing all technical procedures with a high level of skill and dexterity to ensure quality performance of POCT devices used in patient care.
3. Troubleshooting, assessing, and rectifying POCT device or IT failures using established procedures, and deciding on the course of action, reporting non-functioning devices to the section manager or supplier as appropriate.
4. Delivering training on POCT devices and liaising with healthcare professionals by phone, email, and in person to provide a safe and effective POCT service, requiring tact and diplomacy.
5. Understanding the role of POCT in NHS service provision and using knowledge and skills to drive innovation for better patient care.

Located just off the M61, twenty minutes from Manchester city centre with excellent transport links across the North West, we are a forward-thinking Foundation Trust.

The aims of this Trust are to improve community health and provide the best possible care, ensuring staff have joy and pride in their work. We strive to recruit a workforce reflecting the communities we serve, valuing staff and offering excellent opportunities for training and development.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Emma James
• Job Title: POCT Section Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

James Osborne - Principal Biochemist (POCT Clinical Lead)

Telephone: [phone]