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Healthcare Science Support Worker

Stockton-on-Tees

Full-Time

Immediately

Job Description

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees NHS Foundation Trust are working in partnership to provide a comprehensive Point of Care Testing service to their users. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Support Worker to join the Point of Care Testing team.

North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is comprised of two sites:

  • The University Hospitals of North Tees, Stockton-on-Tees
  • University Hospital Hartlepool
    South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is also comprised of two sites:
  • The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough
  • The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton
    The candidate will be expected to work across both Trusts and sites, in addition to smaller units within the community and primary care.

The department manages a wide variety of equipment including:

  • Roche Cobas b123 Blood Gas analyser
  • Radiometer ABL90 Flex Plus Blood Gas Analyser
  • AccuChek Inform II Glucose meters
  • Nova Stat Strip Glucose meters
  • Coaguchek INR meters
  • V-Trust Ketone meters
  • Hemocue Hb meters

Working under the direction of the Pathology Support Service Lead, the post holder will assist in the day-to-day management of Point of Care testing devices in the Trust, troubleshooting problems as they arise, and providing advice and support to users. They will also be expected to undertake administrative tasks within the department, monitor stock levels, and assist in the delivery of POCT EQA schemes.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust now form University Hospitals Tees, and as such, you may be required to work at any site across both Trusts.

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, we want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience. We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Job Requirements

Work permit in United Kingdom: Required

English language skill: Intermediate (B1)

Driver's license: Not required

Suitable Qualifications

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