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Community Diagnostics Technician (12 months fixed term)
The closing date is 23 February 2026
* Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative are involved in the delivery of Community Diagnostics, the role is to support patients through a diagnostic pathway. Community Diagnostics is a group of diagnostic test and procedures that require skills and competencies to provide the diagnostics interpret results and direct patients to next stages.
* To support the Community Diagnostic Services in the delivery of services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
* The Technician will support and deliver required and specific clinical tests,observationsand interventions to patients.
Main duties of the job
* As a Technician you will work closely with the CDCs registered nurses and Service Lead.
* You will assist the team in maintaining a safe and effective environment.
* You will utilise clinical skills and judgement whilst assisting with the patient care across several pathways for diagnostic testing.
* Managing the requirements of the patients, following set protocols and delivery of specified actions. This includes using the practice computer systems for input of information for recall and screening purposes. Accurate and efficient input of data for contract purposes is also required
* Aid the service team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of Community Diagnostic procedures.
About us
Be Part of Something Truly Special in Morecambe Bay
Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative is not just any NHS service provider. Rooted in a genuine care for our local community, we operate on a "not-for-profit" basis, tirelessly committed to the well-being of every patient in Morecambe Bay.
As part of the NHSs flagship Community Diagnostic Centre programme, were proud to collaborate with the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Trust to directly benefit our local community.
Envision this: state-of-the-art, user-friendly equipment, perfectly tailored rooms, hassle-free appointments, and the unwavering promise of making a tangible difference for patients awaiting diagnostic tests.
Its worth noting that MBPCC also manages the Primary Care Training Hub for our region. Education and development is what we do if you want to expand your skills we can support you to grow.
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
* Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative are involved in the delivery of Community Diagnostics, the role is to support patients through a diagnostic pathway. Community Diagnostics is a group of diagnostic test and procedures that require skills and competencies to provide the diagnostics interpret results and direct patients to next stages.
* To support the Community Diagnostic Services in the delivery of services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
* The Technician will support and deliver required and specific clinical tests, observations and interventions to patients.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* As a Technician you will work closely with the CDCs registered nurses and Service Lead.
* You will assist the team in maintaining a safe and effective environment.
* You will utilise clinical skills and judgement whilst assisting with the patient care across several pathways for diagnostic testing.
* Managing the requirements of the patients, following set protocols and delivery of specified actions. This includes using the practice computer systems for input of information for recall and screening purposes. Accurate and efficient input of data for contract purposes is also required.
* Aid the service team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of Community Diagnostic procedures.
* Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice-based teams and multidisciplinary working.
* Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health and secondary care teams.
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient diagnostics.
* Continued development to learn new skills as the service evolves
* Clinical skills will include some or all of the following (this list is not exhaustive):
* Warfarin (INR) monitoring(Point of Care Testing)
* 24 Hour Testing such as sleep studies, 24 blood pressure, 24 ECGs
* 12ECG
* BT, BP and Weight
* Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the rest of the clinical team
* Participate in an annual appraisal.
This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances at a personal or organisational level. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder through the appraisal and review process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Healthcare qualification or equivalent level
Experience
* Experience of working with the general public
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
* 6 months relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last 2 years
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* Chaperone procedure
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
* New patient medicals including height, weight, BP, pulse
General Skills
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
* Competent in the use of patient record management systems
* Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Personal Qualities
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Motivated
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
* Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
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 name
Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative
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