Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Point of Care Testing Lead Manager

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Job summary

Point of Care Testing Lead Manager

Love innovation? Have drive and enthusiasm? Join us!

We are looking to appoint a POCT Manager for the Health Board, responsible for leading the service across North Wales. The POCT service supports a wide range of POCT methods across acute and community care including some services provided within Primary Care. The POCT team are based across the three acute sites within BCUHB and includes a range of HCPC or NMC registered staff as well as support staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

You would will be responsible for the operational planning and implementation of policies, procedures and guidance relating to POCT services across BCUHB and to manage and supervise the POCT Team across the Health Board.

You would input to and/or lead Health Board wide projects to develop safe POCT strategies to support clinical care, oversee the Clinical Governance of POCT services and ensure that they comply with local and national policies and objectives.

You would be expected to represent BCUHB at national and UK wide POCT groups, inputting to All Wales strategies and programmes and leading their implementation across the Health Board.

You need a BSc or equivalent qualification in Biomedical Science or Nursing and be HCPC or NMC registered with extensive post-registration experience in POCT. You will need to have significant relevant management experience working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams; you would need to have in-depth knowledge of POCT middleware and have experience in implementing new POCT methods.

We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, self-motivation and resilience, able to embrace change and be proactive. You will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted

11 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£49,244 to £55,438 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-HS014-0523

Job locations

TBC

TBC

North Wales - TBC

LL13 7TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Our offer to you is:

Excellent opportunity to progress both professionally and personally

Training opportunities, both internally and externally.

Financial support to help you relocate to North Wales (if appropriate )

Flexible working options to enable you to achieve a great work-life balance.

With stunning surroundings, affordable housing, great schools and a true sense of community wherever you go, North Wales is the perfect place to continue your career.

If you have the passion, vision and ability to make a difference and help move services forward, while getting the best out of your colleagues and team we want to hear from you today.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Our offer to you is:

Excellent opportunity to progress both professionally and personally

Training opportunities, both internally and externally.

Financial support to help you relocate to North Wales (if appropriate )

Flexible working options to enable you to achieve a great work-life balance.

With stunning surroundings, affordable housing, great schools and a true sense of community wherever you go, North Wales is the perfect place to continue your career.

If you have the passion, vision and ability to make a difference and help move services forward, while getting the best out of your colleagues and team we want to hear from you today.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Health related subject
  • HCPC or NMC registered
  • MSc or equivalent in relevant health related subject

Desirable

  • POCT qualification
  • ILM or other management Qualification
  • Training Qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • POCT experience
  • Evidence of Staff management at senior level
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD
  • Quality and Governance experience
  • Evidence of staff training skills

Desirable

  • Good level of I.T. knowledge
  • Evidence of project management
  • Evidence of budget management
  • Experience of accreditation processes

Skills

Essential

  • Communication and networking skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage complex workloads
  • Has a flexible, innovative approach to problems
  • Experience of implementing a new system/process

Desirable

  • Experience of procuring a new system
  • Working across multi-disciplinary teams

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Self motivated and driven
  • Service development experience
  • Organised

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSc Health related subject
  • HCPC or NMC registered
  • MSc or equivalent in relevant health related subject

Desirable

  • POCT qualification
  • ILM or other management Qualification
  • Training Qualification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • POCT experience
  • Evidence of Staff management at senior level
  • Evidence of ongoing CPD
  • Quality and Governance experience
  • Evidence of staff training skills

Desirable

  • Good level of I.T. knowledge
  • Evidence of project management
  • Evidence of budget management
  • Experience of accreditation processes

Skills

Essential

  • Communication and networking skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage complex workloads
  • Has a flexible, innovative approach to problems
  • Experience of implementing a new system/process

Desirable

  • Experience of procuring a new system
  • Working across multi-disciplinary teams

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Self motivated and driven
  • Service development experience
  • Organised

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

TBC

TBC

North Wales - TBC

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

TBC

TBC

North Wales - TBC

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Clinical Scientist

Geoff Armstrong

Geoffrey.A.Armstrong@wales.nhs.uk

03000858054

Details

Date posted

11 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£49,244 to £55,438 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-HS014-0523

Job locations

TBC

TBC

North Wales - TBC

LL13 7TD


Supporting documents

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