The closing date is 11 December 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Healthcare Science Support Worker to join the Point of Care Testing (POCT) team.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust are working in partnership to provide a comprehensive Point of Care Testing service to their users.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is comprised of two sites; The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough and the Friarage Hospital, Northallerton which are approximately 22 miles apart.
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust is also comprised of two sites; The University Hospitals of North Tees and Hartlepool which are approximately 15 miles apart.
The successful candidate will be expected to work across both Trusts and all sites, in addition to smaller units within the community and primary care.
Main duties of the job
The service manages multiple pieces of point of care testing equipment including Radiometer and Abbott blood gas analysers. The department is also responsible for glucose and ketone meters, rapid PCR instruments for Covid-19, Flu and RSV testing, urinalysis instruments, HbA1c testing instruments, and more.
Working under the direction of the POCT Coordinator the post holder will assist in the day to day operation of POCT, maintaining devices throughout the service, troubleshooting problems as they arise and provide advice and support to users.
The post holder must be able to work autonomously; both as part of a small team and on their own, with excellent organisational and communication skills. An aptitude for problem solving is essential, as is a flexible attitude to work and willingness to adapt to changes in working practice.
About us
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
* Service Improvement for Beginners
* After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Experience
* Proven POCT experience
Knowledge
* Able to communicate and maintain good relations with all levels of staff
* Ability to work on own initiative
* Ability to work as part of a team
Qualifications
* 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including: Mathematics (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills at level 2 in Numeracy) English Language (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills at level 2 in Literacy) a science subject Or Mathematics and English plus NVQ Level 2 or above in a relevant subject
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
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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