Job summary
University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
North Midlands and Cheshire Pathology Service are looking to recruit a Medical Laboratory Associate Practitioner in Point of Care Testing.Location: Primary location Royal Stoke Hospital with a requirement to attend other sites in the network on a weekly basis.
Main duties of the job
Role Summaryo To be an efficient and flexible member of the POCT laboratory team assisting in thedelivery of the service.o The post holder will be required to perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Pathology, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) to provide technicalsupport to Biomedical Scientists to ensure a high quality service in all areas of the relevant Pathology Discipline. The tasks will include; sample preparation; operation andmaintenance of laboratory equipment and updating of information systems.o To supervise and allocate quality control and training tasks to Ward SupportWorkers.o To work within the written Policies and Procedures of the Department especially in relation to Health and Safety and Quality.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Scientific, Technical and Analytical Duties Uses knowledge gained through formal qualifications Resolves problems with sample quality or where additional information to performthe test is required. Undertakes analysis of samples according to departmental SOPs using highlycomplex equipment. Reads and reports results of simple non-interpretive manual investigations. Undertakes planned preventative maintenance on highly complex/specialisedequipment. Performs calibrations and validates quality control within acceptable ranges. Refersto BMS for out of range QC. Records generated test results prior to validation by BMS Performs and reports EQA results under supervision by BMS staff Uses fine tools for accurate working e.g pipettes Sorts and prepares samples for delivery to other locations according to departmentalSOPs and current postal regulations Performs general housekeeping duties. Communicates information (this may include test results where departmental policiesallow) to clinicians and other colleagues ensuring that this is understood and transcribedcorrectly and record appropriately. Disposes of specimens, documentation and general waste appropriately accordingto confidentiality, health & safety requirements and departmental SOPs. Undertakes basic office duties, including answering the telephone and managing emails.
ADDITIONAL ROLES AND DUTIES:In additional to the points laid out in the main job description the post holder will also: Performs moderately complex manual tests under indirect supervision Supervises, trains and assesses competency of ward staff Writes and reviews SOPs for POCT processes. Facilitates the POCT audit programme by planning and completing audits undersupervision of BMS staff and the Quality Management Team Performs first line troubleshooting and simple maintenance / fix procedures forPOCT devices.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Scientific, Technical and Analytical Duties Uses knowledge gained through formal qualifications Resolves problems with sample quality or where additional information to performthe test is required. Undertakes analysis of samples according to departmental SOPs using highlycomplex equipment. Reads and reports results of simple non-interpretive manual investigations. Undertakes planned preventative maintenance on highly complex/specialisedequipment. Performs calibrations and validates quality control within acceptable ranges. Refersto BMS for out of range QC. Records generated test results prior to validation by BMS Performs and reports EQA results under supervision by BMS staff Uses fine tools for accurate working e.g pipettes Sorts and prepares samples for delivery to other locations according to departmentalSOPs and current postal regulations Performs general housekeeping duties. Communicates information (this may include test results where departmental policiesallow) to clinicians and other colleagues ensuring that this is understood and transcribedcorrectly and record appropriately. Disposes of specimens, documentation and general waste appropriately accordingto confidentiality, health & safety requirements and departmental SOPs. Undertakes basic office duties, including answering the telephone and managing emails.
ADDITIONAL ROLES AND DUTIES:In additional to the points laid out in the main job description the post holder will also: Performs moderately complex manual tests under indirect supervision Supervises, trains and assesses competency of ward staff Writes and reviews SOPs for POCT processes. Facilitates the POCT audit programme by planning and completing audits undersupervision of BMS staff and the Quality Management Team Performs first line troubleshooting and simple maintenance / fix procedures forPOCT devices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of healthcare science duties to NVQ level 3 (2 A levels)
- Academic level 2 qualifications (GCSE grade 4/C or above) in English and Maths
Desirable
- Training to Foundation degree Level
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part II
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Numerate and literate and able to handle numbers accurately and without error.
- Intermediate level of theoretical technical knowledge of the role.
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office: Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Management Systems
- Experience of delivering and facilitating training
- Previous experience of working in a Laboratory environment.
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of planning and completing audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge and experience of healthcare science duties to NVQ level 3 (2 A levels)
- Academic level 2 qualifications (GCSE grade 4/C or above) in English and Maths
Desirable
- Training to Foundation degree Level
- IBMS Certificate of Achievement Part II
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- Numerate and literate and able to handle numbers accurately and without error.
- Intermediate level of theoretical technical knowledge of the role.
- Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data quality
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft office: Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Ability to prioritise workload in response to service need
Desirable
- Knowledge of Pathology Laboratory Information Management Systems
- Experience of delivering and facilitating training
- Previous experience of working in a Laboratory environment.
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Experience of planning and completing audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Effective interpersonal and intrapersonal skills including high degree of self-awareness and self- regulation
- Consistently professional, collaborative and compassionate in their approach.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke on Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
