Healthcare Science Assistant - Higher Level
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Job summary
The Clinical Measurement Service (CMS) in Medical Physics at James Cook University Hospitals have an exciting opportunity for a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated person to join our team.
The Healthcare Science Assistant Higher Level role, supports the Clinical Scientists and Technologists to meet the departments clinical and administrative needs. As a team, we support the trust across a range of specialties in sleep medicine, neuro and spinal surgery, peri-operative medicine, dermatology, urology and the innovation team.
The role is mainly based at the James Cook University Hospital, however successful candidates on occasion may be expected to work at the Friarage Hospital
Main duties of the job
Within Clinical Measurement, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and managing the home sleep study clinics. These are the first diagnostic test for patients across the Tees Valley region referred into the local Sleep Service for the region. The role involves face to face clinical activity to issue the sleep monitors. The day to day running of the home oximetry service includes, but is not exhaustive of, scheduling patient appointments, issuing and preparing equipment, and the production of statistical and diagnostic reports.
The post holder is also responsible for providing essential reception, clerical and administrative support to CMS and the wider Medical Physics department and providing support to our quality management representative in managing the Quality Management System for CMS. They will assist with the Quality Assurance program provided by CMS, as required. The job will also be to update our healthcare science information systems, (for example, patient test requests and records) and deliver on administrative projects for CMS and Medical Physics.
It is essential that you have good communication and IT skills, and the post holder is expected to work independently with some supervision. Whilst at all times the post holder is expected to observe and maintain a high standard of practice and abide by the NHS values
Please note this post may 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 New and Aspiring leaders programme, and the Foundation Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. After you complete this one and a half day of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7.
Details
Date posted
24 April 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-CD-6218422
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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