Point Of Care Testing Assistant - Pathology

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité passionnante se présente pour un Point of Care Testing Associate Practitioner au sein de l'University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. Le candidat retenu soutiendra le service POCT à travers divers sites, incluant des services de diagnostic communautaire. Ce rôle exige de bonnes compétences en communication et en informatique, ainsi qu'une expérience pertinente, pour garantir des résultats de tests de haute qualité et améliorer les soins aux patients.

Qualifications

• Bonnes compétences en communication pour établir de bonnes relations de travail.
• Compétences informatiques essentielles, expérience précédente en laboratoire ou dans le POCT serait un plus.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir la livraison de services de diagnostic sécurisés et efficaces près du patient.
• Former et conseiller sur les procédures pour des résultats de POCT de haute qualité.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Job description

An interesting opportunity has arisen for a Point of Care Testing Associate Practitioner to support the Point of Care Testing (POCT) service across all sites of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, including new community diagnostic services.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Trust POCT Coordinator and another POCT Associate Practitioner to support the delivery of safe and effective diagnostic testing services near the patient.

You will require good communication skills and be able to build good working relationships with both laboratory and ward staff to promote, train, and advise on the correct procedures for delivering high-quality POCT results to support excellent patient care.

Good IT skills are essential for this role, and previous laboratory or POCT experience would be advantageous.

Although based at Westmorland General Hospital, the POCT team covers multiple sites within the geographic area of the Trust, and the ability to travel between hospital and community sites is essential.

Our hospitals include:

1. Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow
2. The Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI)
3. Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal

Additional community healthcare premises include Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and RLI offer a range of services including Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides General Hospital services, an Urgent Treatment Centre, and outpatient, diagnostic, and day surgery services.

All three hospitals also provide planned care and outreach services across Morecambe Bay.

UHMBT Pathology collaborates with providers in Lancashire and South Cumbria to deliver a streamlined pathology service for 1.6 million people.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Janet Eglin
• Job Title: Technical Services Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]