Job summary
The Pathology departments at North Tees and Hartlepool (NTH) and South Tees Hospitals (STH) are working collaboratively to develop a joint service called Tees Valley Pathology with services being delivered on all hospital sites. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Coordinator (Biomedical Scientist) to join the Point of Care Testing team.
South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is comprised of two sites; The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton which are approximately 22 miles apart. North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is also comprised of two sites; The University Hospitals of North Tees and Hartlepool which are approximately 15 miles apart. The candidate will be expected to work across both Trusts and sites, in addition to smaller units within the community and primary care (e.g. Redcar Primary Care Hospital).
Main duties of the job
The services manage approximately 400 pieces of equipment including a range of Radiometer ABL Blood Gas analysers, Abbott iStat Nova Stat Strip and X-Press Glucose meters, Roche Cobas b123 Blood Gas analysers, AccuChek Inform II Glucose meters, Coaguchek INR meters, V-Trust Ketone meters, Clinitek Urinalysis meters and Hemocue Hb meters.
The role requires the delivery of a safe and high quality POCT service, assisting with the procurement of equipment and delivering the service within budget whilst providing a more effective patient pathway. This includes providing training and support to a range of NHS staff and other customers and providing troubleshooting advice, repairing breakdowns, performing scheduled preventative maintenance and calibrating equipment in line with standard operating procedures and UKAS standards.
The post holder must be able to work autonomously, both as part of a small team and on their own, with excellent organisational, communication and management skills. An aptitude for problem solving is essential, as is a flexible attitude to work and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice.Please note this post will close at sufficient applicants
About us
Leadership and Improvement Training
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust Values and Behaviours
Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills
Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role
After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Details of thefulljob description and person specification are available to view when you click to apply for the vacancy and click on the about this job link and the documents will be attached at the bottom of the screen.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio training
- Advanced training in POCT
- Master's degree or equivalent experience to a level 7 qualification.
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of POCT services and equipment.
- Knowledge of relevant UKAS standards relating to pathology and POCT services
- Good IT skills including report writing and the ability to learn the use of non-standard software applications
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
Desirable
- Knowledge of service improvement.
- Negotiating and influencing skills
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working in a NHS laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Proven POCT service experience
- Experience of teaching / training of healthcare professionals.
- Equipment and resource management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of products available for multidisciplinary POCT
- Experience of business case development and contracts / budget management.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Registered Biomedical Scientist
- IBMS Specialist Portfolio training
- Advanced training in POCT
- Master's degree or equivalent experience to a level 7 qualification.
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Advanced knowledge of POCT services and equipment.
- Knowledge of relevant UKAS standards relating to pathology and POCT services
- Good IT skills including report writing and the ability to learn the use of non-standard software applications
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)
Desirable
- Knowledge of service improvement.
- Negotiating and influencing skills
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience working in a NHS laboratory as a Biomedical Scientist.
- Proven POCT service experience
- Experience of teaching / training of healthcare professionals.
- Equipment and resource management.
Desirable
- Knowledge of products available for multidisciplinary POCT
- Experience of business case development and contracts / budget management.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
