Healthcare Science Support Worker

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a Band 2 Support Worker for the Point of Care Testing team. The role involves managing testing devices, supporting users, and performing administrative tasks. Candidates require 5 GCSEs and NVQ level 2 in a healthcare subject. This position promotes a supportive workplace with opportunities for development.

Benefits

Health and well-being initiatives

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Maths, English, and a science subject.
• NVQ level 2 in a healthcare science related subject.
• Experience working in a science-related field or healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day management of Point of Care testing devices.
• Monitor stock levels and assist in the delivery of POCT EQA schemes.
• Support users and troubleshoot problems as they arise.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Ability to work as part of a team

Organizational skills

Education

5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English

NVQ level 2 in healthcare science

Job description

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 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

• 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
• NVQ level 2 in healthcare science related subject

Experience

• Worked in Science related field or healthcare environment
• Data entry as part of system process in busy environment

Skills

• Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff
• 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.