Main area Point of Care Testing Dept Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours 16.5 hours per week (Part time - 16.5 hours per week) Job ref 040-HS025-0825
Employer Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Grange University Hospital Town Cwmbran Salary £39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 14/09/2025 23:59
Specialist Biomedical Scientist/ Practitioner Point of Care Testing
Band 6
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Job overview
A part time Band 6 vacancy has arisen in the Point of Care Testing (POCT) Dept for a highly motivated individual to join the team, providing high quality POCT for the Health Board (ABUHB). The Team supports a variety of POCT equipment e.g.. Blood gas machines glucose meters located in most clinical areas in the HB.
The post based in Pathology involves spending time on the wards, clinics and out patients supporting the clinical areas in the use of POCT equipment. The role includes: training, maintenance, trouble shooting and monitoring quality performance of devices and users. The role would suit a Qualified Nurse or BMS with an interest in POCT.
It’s an exciting time to be in POCT as it’s a rapidly expanding field and forms an integral part in the Clinical futures strategy helping to facilitate care closer to home. It’s an opportunity to be involved in transforming the way healthcare is delivered in Wales.
The post is based at The Grange Hospital but, the successful applicant will be expected to work across the HB. Ability to transport yourself and equipment between sites is required for this vacancy.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and be flexible and adaptable in your approach to work. You must be able to work on your own initiative, use tact and diplomacy where appropriate and possess excellent communication skills. You must also be able to work as part of a small team.
The post, although based within Pathology involves spending time on the wards, clinics and out patients Departments supporting the clinical areas in the use of the point of care testing equipment. The role includes: training, maintenance, trouble shooting and monitoring quality performance of devices and users. The role would suit a Qualified Nurse, Biomedical Scientist, ODP etc who has an interest in the use of Point of Care Testing.
Knowledge of Point of Care testing systems would be beneficial although not essential.
To be shortlisted for an interview candidates will need to demonstrate on the application form they have the skills and experience outlined in the Person Specification.
The Point of Care team perform all training on all the POCT devices that are used throughout the organisation for all staff groups. Training will be a major element of the role. The successful candidate must be an effective communicator with a friendly demeanour.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Please be aware that there will be a practical element at interview.
Person specification
Other
* Flexible approach to work
* Willingness to work across multiple sites
* Ability to be independently mobile to meet the requirements of the post
* Welsh Speaker
Personal Attributes
* Able to deal with confidential and sensitive information
* Flexible and adaptable to meet aspects of the departments work
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to work effectively and communicate with people with diverse skills, abilities and experience
* Good time keeping
* Ability to motivate others
* Ability to use initiative
* Demonstrates a desire for excellence
Knowledge
* Specialist knowledge of Point of Care or Near Patient Testing
* Specialist knowledge in haematology, biochemistry or equivalent in a clinical setting
* Knowledge of ISO standards 15189 2022
* Knowledge & Understanding of database systems
Skills
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to communicate well with all levels of staff and patients
* An ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands
* Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Ability to use IT systems i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, other database tools, DAWN, CWS and LIMS
* Good organisational skills
Experience
* A comprehensive knowledge of Point of Care or Near Patient Testing
* Post registration experience in Biomedical Science or Point of Care Testing working at band 5 level
* Use of Point of Care Testing equipment
* Proven ability to work autonomously
* Experience of Organisational computer systems i.e. CWS, DAWN, LIMS
* Experience of training staff and assessing competency
* Evidence of ability to contribute to strategy development and implementation, which may impact across the organisation
* Experience of working with staff from multidisciplinary backgrounds
* Experience of preparing and presenting (both written and orally) detailed reports and audits
* Experience of working with Point of Care IT systems
Qualifications
* BSc BMS or Nursing Degree
* HCPC/NMC registration
* CPD
* MSc
* IBMS qualifications or Equivalent
* Willingness to work towards higher qualification
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Name Linda Turner Job title Point Of Care Testing Manager - Pathology Email address Linda.Turner2@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number 01633 493231 Additional information
Kirsty Holloway
POCT Co-ordinator
Kirsty.holloway2@wales.nhs.uk
01633 493231
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