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The service manages multiple pieces of point of care testing equipment including Radiometer and Abbott blood gas analysers. The department is also responsible for glucose and ketone meters, rapid PCR instruments for Covid-19, Flu and RSV testing, urinalysis instruments, HbA1c testing instruments, and more.

• Assist in the day-to-day operation of Point of Care Testing (POCT), maintaining devices throughout the service, troubleshooting problems as they arise, and providing advice and support to users under the direction of the POCT Coordinator.
• Work autonomously as part of a small team and on your own, with excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for problem solving, a flexible attitude to work, and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice.
• Work across multiple sites and units within the Trusts, including smaller community and primary care settings, as required by the role.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are partnering to provide a comprehensive POCT service to their users. South Tees comprises The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton (approximately 22 miles apart). North Tees and Hartlepool comprises The University Hospitals of North Tees and Hartlepool (approximately 15 miles apart).

The successful candidate will be expected to work across both Trusts and all sites, in addition to smaller units within the community and primary care.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme is designed to support staff in developing leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.