Point of Care Testing Biomedical Support Worker - Higher Level (XR03)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 25 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,937.00 i £26,598.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Leeds, LS9 7TF |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9298-PATH-455 |
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The Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) service covers medical testing at or near the site of patient care by specially trained healthcare professionals. The goal of POCT is to collect the specimen and obtain accurate results in a very short period at or near the location of the patient. POCT can be carried out in a wide range of settings; in primary care, hospitals, the community, and secondary care, supporting the delivery of the right care in the right place at the right time. The POCT team is responsible for looking after point of care equipment across the Trust, providing routine maintenance and External Quality Assurance (EQA) for all POCT equipment within the hospital, as well as some community and satellite units. (Some EQA testing is carried out by the POCT team, whereas other EQA samples are distributed to departments and must be analysed by trained operators). The POCT team is responsible for coordinating Internal Quality Control (IQC) for POCT equipment within the trust. The POCT Higher Level Biomedical Support Worker is required: To perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within POCT for example carrying out routine diagnostic tests or equipment support activities To follow set procedures for area of work; advice generally available from POCT Team Leader/POCT Co-ordinator May be required to update information systems for example patient test requests, records To work autonomously - the post holder participates in the maintenance, staff training and documentation of POCT equipment under the guidance of the POCT Team Leader/Co-ordinator To work as directed with the clinical end users to resolve errors and result discrepancies, and to provide feedback both to the POCT team and Trust Managers - this may include remote sites e.g. Chapel Allerton or Wharfedale. To be involved in routine maintenance and able to assess whether equipment is fit for purpose based on SOPs and personal findings To achieve and maintain competency in relevant technical and analytical aspects of service area. For full details please refer to the attached job description.