Job overview
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Biomedical Support Worker to join our dynamic and welcoming POCT team at the Luton and Dunstable site. This is a full time post offering an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a fast-paced and supportive clinical environment.
Bedfordshire hospitals NHS Foundation trust is one of only a handful of trusts that hold UKAS accreditation for POC
The successful candidate will play a vital role within the Point of Care team providing essential support to the hospitals Point of Care equipment users with training, maintenance and monitoring quality. The Pathology department holds IBMS/HCPC training status.
With a strong commitment to service development, we continue to expand our on-site testing capabilities and integrate with wider healthcare services to enhance patient care. The role currently operates within core hours, Monday to Friday, between 09:00 - 17:30
We look forward to welcoming a passionate professional ready to make a difference.
Main duties of the job
To organise their own workload, planning and preparing their schedule which will include working unsupervised and under their own initiative
To keep accurate and precise records including those of training, IQC and EQA schemes
To undertake audit and evaluation of POCT equipment
To answer telephone enquiries maintaining a professional and polite manner at all times
To maintain stock levels for POCT equipment and inform staff when stock needs to be ordered. To receive and appropriately store and record deliveries
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 team
To liaise and maintain good working relationships with POCT users in the Trust, from HCAs and to ensure they have the support they require
To report clinical issues and any problems or difficulties encountered to the POCT site co-ordinator, or the appropriate Clinical Scientist in their absence
To train small groups of staff in the theory and practical use of POCT equipment
To observe strict confidentiality in relation to patients and their treatment
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 public
To receive an annual appraisal from line manager and keep up to date with statutory training requirements
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire 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. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
1. The Higher Biomedical Support Worker will work closely with the Pathology Laboratory BMS and Seniors to ensure an effective delivery of Point of Care services within the Trust
In conjunction with the POCT BMS staff the Higher Biomedical Support Worker will maintain an effective operational structure for the trust ensuring the professional infra-structure is maintained to assist staff to undertake training and achieve competencies for UKAS accreditation standards.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
2. Knowledge across range of biomedical procedures acquired through training to NVQ3 level or ‘A’ Level GCE with equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
3. Additional training to diploma level or above
Knowledge
Essential criteria
4. Fundamental laboratory practice including H& S
5. Specimen preparation for POCT equipment
6. Understanding for the need of patient confidentiality at all times
7. Knowledge of which POCT equipment employed at Bedfordshire Hospitals does what tests
Skills
Essential criteria
8. Team worker
9. Able to work under pressure
10. Ability to work unsupervised
Desirable criteria
11. Teaching / Training experience
Personal skills
Essential criteria
12. Personal integrity
13. Flexibility
Communication
Essential criteria
14. Ability to communicate with POCT users in a polite manner
15. Ability to explain to users maintenance requirements when necessary
Experience
Essential criteria
16. Demonstrable experience in Pathology Laboratory environment
17. Ability to work under own initiative
18. Experience in training small groups in use of Pathology POCT equipment
19. Ability to run EQA samples through POCT equipment
If you have problems applying, contact
Address Luton & Dunstable Hospital NHS Trust
Lewsey Road
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 0DZ
Telephone 01582 497325