Job summary
An opportunity has arisen in the Point of Care testing team within the Pathology service for an additional Associate Practitioner Point of Care Testing post.
The new post holder needs to be highly motivated to learn and develop skills in point of care testing and must have the interpersonal skills to carry out training of all grades of staff outside the Laboratory to fulfil the role effectively.
The successful candidate would work Monday to Friday, with core hours 9:00 to 17:30 however some flexibility is required.
The role is to support the Point of care team in the delivery of training, maintenance of analysers and supporting the use of the point of care devices across the Trust and other Stakeholder locations.
Full training will be provided, experience in Point of Care is not essential.
Main duties of the job
- Training staff of all grades in the use of all POCT devices
-Support, Maintain and trouble all POCT devices
- Support with all aspects of quality related to point of care
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain and troubleshoot all existing POCT devices across all sites of the Trust
- Conduct training for all POCT devices as required (after suitable instruction), both for groups and single learners of all grades of Trust staff, by following the established training protocols and SOPs
- Perform tasks using the POCT software management systems (POCcelerator, RapidComm) including operator management, device surveillance, data capture and reagent management
- Perform EQA receipt, distribution and analysis for POCT devices as required
- Carry out EQA Result entry into the appropriate scheme software
- Be able to utilise the Microsoft Office Suite of programs to facilitate the day to day running of the POCT service
- Answer queries via telephone and in person to assist Trust personnel in POCT matters
- Carry out audit as directed
- Use the Q Pulse system for document control and recording of non-conformances as required
- Work without direct supervision including travelling to all sites as required
- Liaise with external agencies (suppliers, other health providers) as appropriate
- Represent the Pathology Department with regard to POCT matters in a professional and approachable manner
***Please see the attached document for a full Job Description***
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain and troubleshoot all existing POCT devices across all sites of the Trust
- Conduct training for all POCT devices as required (after suitable instruction), both for groups and single learners of all grades of Trust staff, by following the established training protocols and SOPs
- Perform tasks using the POCT software management systems (POCcelerator, RapidComm) including operator management, device surveillance, data capture and reagent management
- Perform EQA receipt, distribution and analysis for POCT devices as required
- Carry out EQA Result entry into the appropriate scheme software
- Be able to utilise the Microsoft Office Suite of programs to facilitate the day to day running of the POCT service
- Answer queries via telephone and in person to assist Trust personnel in POCT matters
- Carry out audit as directed
- Use the Q Pulse system for document control and recording of non-conformances as required
- Work without direct supervision including travelling to all sites as required
- Liaise with external agencies (suppliers, other health providers) as appropriate
- Represent the Pathology Department with regard to POCT matters in a professional and approachable manner
***Please see the attached document for a full Job Description***
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience with a laboratory
Desirable
- Experience in POCT NHS lab
Physical Skills
Essential
- Keyboard/IT skills
- Highly developed physical skills
mental effort
Essential
- Frequent requirement for concetration where workload is unpredictable
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Equivalent or Laboratory Competencies
Skills, knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Able to follow verbal instructions and written instructions (SOPs)
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience with a laboratory
Desirable
- Experience in POCT NHS lab
Physical Skills
Essential
- Keyboard/IT skills
- Highly developed physical skills
mental effort
Essential
- Frequent requirement for concetration where workload is unpredictable
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Equivalent or Laboratory Competencies
Skills, knowledge and Competencies
Essential
- Able to follow verbal instructions and written instructions (SOPs)
- Problem solving skills
Desirable
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
