Job summaryAn opportunity exists to join a dedicated and enthusiastic POCT team at Bedford Hospital, working in conjunction with colleagues on the Luton and Dunstable site. POCT at Bedfordshire Hospitals Foundation Trust provides one of only a few UKAS accredited POCT services within the country.Main duties of the jobThe successful candidate will spend time moving around the hospital site carrying out hospital staff training, equipment maintenance and ensuring the service provided both to the patient and by the POC team is of a high quality.About usBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.Job descriptionJob responsibilities1. To organise their own workload within the POCT team, planning and preparing their schedule which will include working unsupervised and under their own initiative2. To work within the POCT team running External Quality Assurance and Internal Quality Control samples and to perform maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on POCT equipment3. To keep accurate and precise records including those of training, IQC and EQA schemes4. To undertake audit and evaluation of POCT equipment within the POCT team5. To answer telephone enquiries maintaining a professional and polite manner at all times6. To maintain stock levels for POCT equipment and inform staff when stock needs to be ordered. To receive and appropriately store and record deliveries for POCT equipment7. To follow POCT policies and procedures in their work; to keep up to date with developments in POCT; and to propose changes to procedures and policies in order to contribute to continual development of the POCT team8. To attend POCT Management Group meetings, POCT team meetings and other meetings as required9. To liaise and maintain good working relationships with users of the POCT service in the Trust, from HCAs and administrators to Consultants and Ward Managers to ensure they have the support they require10. To report clinical issues and any problems or difficulties encountered to the POCT site co-ordinator, or the appropriate Clinical Scientist in their absence11. To train small groups of staff in the theory and practical use of POCT equipment12. To observe strict confidentiality in relation to patients and their treatment13. To be aware of the safety regulations operating in the Trust and to perform their duties in such a manner so as not to endanger the health and safety of fellow workers, patients or the general public14. To receive an annual appraisal from line manager and keep up to date with statutory training requirements15. To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the POCT site coordinator.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialScience subject A level GCEDesirableAdditional training qualifications in science based subjectExperienceEssentialDemonstrable experience of Pathology laboratory environment.Evidence of ability to loan workDesirableKnowledge of POCT equipmentSkillsEssentialAble to communicate clearly to other hospital staffAbility to work under pressureDesirableEvidence of training experienceFlexibility to service needsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 detailsEmployer nameBedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBedford Hospital SiteKempston RoadBedfordMK42 9DJEmployer's websitehttps://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)