Specialist Biomedical Scientist/ Practitioner Point of Care Testing

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Wales is seeking a part-time Band 6 professional to join their Point of Care Testing (POCT) team. The role involves training and supporting staff in various clinical areas across the Health Board. The successful candidate will have a BSc in Biomedical Science or Nursing, along with HCPC/NMC registration and experience in POCT. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare delivery in Wales.

Benefits

Flexible working

Comprehensive training and development

Occupational health support

Qualifications

• Qualified Nurse or BMS with experience in Point of Care Testing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse staff.
• Experience of training staff in POCT equipment.

Responsibilities

• Train staff on Point of Care Testing devices.
• Provide maintenance and troubleshooting support for POCT.
• Monitor quality performance of testing devices and users.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

BSc BMS or Nursing Degree

HCPC/NMC registration

Tools

Point of Care Testing equipment

IT systems

Job description

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille) please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or alternatively contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL [e-mail]

If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. If you are short listed for this post, you will be contacted via your email account you used to apply for this post, therefore please check your account regularly.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.

Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job Overview

A part time Band 6 vacancy has arisen in the Point of Care Testing (POCT) Dept for a highly motivated individual to join the team, providing high quality POCT for the Health Board (ABUHB). The Team supports a variety of POCT equipment e.g.. Blood gas machines glucose meters located in most clinical areas in the HB.

The post based in Pathology involves spending time on the wards, clinics and out patients supporting the clinical areas in the use of POCT equipment. The role includes: training, maintenance, trouble shooting and monitoring quality performance of devices and users. The role would suit a Qualified Nurse or BMS with an interest in POCT.

It’s an exciting time to be in POCT as it’s a rapidly expanding field and forms an integral part in the Clinical futures strategy helping to facilitate care closer to home. It’s an opportunity to be involved in transforming the way healthcare is delivered in Wales.

The post is based at The Grange Hospital but, the successful applicant will be expected to work across the HB. Ability to transport yourself and equipment between sites is required for this vacancy.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work. You must be able to work on your own initiative, use tact and diplomacy where appropriate and possess excellent communication skills. You must also be able to work as part of a small team.

The post, although based within Pathology involves spending time on the wards, clinics and out patients Departments supporting the clinical areas in the use of the point of care testing equipment. The role includes: training, maintenance, trouble shooting and monitoring quality performance of devices and users. The role would suit a Qualified Nurse, Biomedical Scientist, ODP etc who has an interest in the use of Point of Care Testing.

Knowledge of Point of Care testing systems would be beneficial although not essential.

To be shortlisted for an interview candidates will need to demonstrate on the application form they have the skills and experience outlined in the Person Specification.

The Point of Care team perform all training on all the POCT devices that are used throughout the organisation for all staff groups. Training will be a major element of the role. The successful candidate must be an effective communicator with a friendly demeanour.

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Other

Essential criteria

• Flexible approach to work
• Willingness to work across multiple sites
• Ability to be independently mobile to meet the requirements of the post
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Speaker
  
  

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information
• Flexible and adaptable to meet aspects of the departments work
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work effectively and communicate with people with diverse skills, abilities and experience
• Good time keeping
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to use initiative
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrates a desire for excellence
  
  

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Specialist knowledge of Point of Care or Near Patient Testing
• Specialist knowledge in haematology, biochemistry or equivalent in a clinical setting
• Knowledge of ISO standards 15189 2022
• Knowledge & Understanding of database systems
  
  

Skills

Essential criteria

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate well with all levels of staff and patients
• An ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to use IT systems i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, other database tools, DAWN, CWS and LIMS
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Good organisational skills
• Leadership skills
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• A comprehensive knowledge of Point of Care or Near Patient Testing
• Post registration experience in Biomedical Science or Point of Care Testing working at band 5 level
• Use of Point of Care Testing equipment
• Proven ability to work autonomously
• Experience of Organisational computer systems i.e. CWS, DAWN, LIMS
• Experience of training staff and assessing competency
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of ability to contribute to strategy development and implementation, which may impact across the organisation
• Experience of working with staff from multidisciplinary backgrounds
• Experience of preparing and presenting (both written and orally) detailed reports and audits
• Experience of working with Point of Care IT systems
  
  

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc BMS or Nursing Degree
• HCPC/NMC registration
• Specialist portfolio or Equivalent
• CPD
  
  

Desirable criteria

• MSc
• IBMS qualifications or Equivalent
• Willingness to work towards higher qualification