Specialist Medical Laboratory Assistant POCT

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a part-time Technical Specialist Manager, focusing on point-of-care clinical services. The role involves managing quality control, training staff, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and relevant laboratory experience. Enjoy development opportunities and staff benefits in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programs

Discounted gym memberships

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a point-of-care team is advantageous.
• Valid driving license required for travel within Derbyshire and Staffordshire.

Responsibilities

• Communicating test results and providing advice.
• Training staff on point-of-care technologies.
• Ensuring safety and infection control standards.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Organization

Education

Pathology laboratory experience

Tools

GEM5000 blood gas analysers

Freestyle Precision Pro meters

CoaguChek Pro II meters

Haemoglobin meters

Abbott ID NOW Influenza A&B

Job description

The successful candidate will join our small team serving University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust, based on the Derby site. We manage internal quality control and external quality assessment for all systems within our quality improvement role, working closely with clinical services to develop point-of-care clinical services across Derbyshire.

This is a part-time position for 18.75 hours per week.

Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and organized to work effectively as part of a flexible team. Previous experience in a point-of-care team or providing clinical services directly to patients is advantageous.

The laboratory operates Monday to Friday, ensuring point-of-care services are available to clinical teams year-round.

Applicants must have demonstrable pathology laboratory experience. A valid driving license is essential as travel within Derbyshire and Staffordshire is required.

The Point-of-Care Technologies department regularly holds sweat testing and breath hydrogen clinics in clinical settings. Direct patient care skills and interpersonal skills are desirable, as the department handles various direct and telephone queries.

Supported point-of-care analytics include: GEM5000 blood gas analysers, Freestyle Precision Pro blood glucose and ketones meters, CoaguChek Pro II INR meters, Haemoglobin meters, Affinion 2 HbA1c analysers, StatSensor eGFR analyser, Wescor Macroduct sweat collection system, Abbott ID NOW Influenza A&B.

Responsibilities include:

1. Communicating authorized test results by telephone and/or in writing, providing advice on samples and tests.
2. Informing requesting sources of incorrect requests and samples for action.
3. Training staff in the correct and safe use of point-of-care technologies.
4. Assisting with induction and training of new laboratory staff.
5. Ensuring safety and infection control standards are maintained, acting as a role model.
6. Providing support and training on POC equipment across all UHDB sites.

Closing date: 28 May 2025

Interview date: 11 June 2025

As a trusted organization, we support the health and wellbeing of our communities through our values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence.

In return, we offer:

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership growth.
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration and beyond.
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance programs, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key Facts:

• Average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• Fourth busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England.
• Approximately 1,115 patients seen in A&E daily across our network.
• Average of 195 emergency admissions daily.
• Nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations annually in 57 theatres.
• One of seven Trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres.
• Over 140 elective procedures performed daily.
• Research-active university hospital with diverse clinical trials and research opportunities.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Blessing Manyanga
Job title: Technical Specialist Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact Malcolm Russell at [e-mail] or call 01332 788536.