Healthcare Science Support Worker

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an individual to assist with the management of Point of Care testing devices. The role involves troubleshooting technical problems, supporting users, and performing administrative tasks. Candidates will be expected to monitor stock levels and assist in delivering quality assurance schemes. This position is based across multiple hospital sites, ensuring flexibility and collaboration within the healthcare system.

Benefits

Health and well-being initiatives

Staff benefits

Opportunities for personal development

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day to day management of Point of Care testing devices.
• Troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Provide advice and support to users.
• Undertake administrative tasks within the department.
• Monitor stock levels.
• Assist in the delivery of POCT EQA schemes.

Job description

Equipment Managed

• 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
• Hemocue Hb meters

Responsibilities

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.

Locations

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.

Our Culture

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.

Staff Support

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.