Healthcare Science Assistant Point of Care Testing (POCT)

Job Title : Healthcare Science Assistant Point of Care Testing (POCT) Location: Altnagelvin Hospital, Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) Pay Rate : £12.75 per hour Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 1/2 hours each week. 9am-5pm Duration :Temporary Contract to last until the 30th September 2026. Review to extend as required. ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Experience At least one year laboratory experience Or At least one year experience working in a clinical setting Qualifications 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) to include English Language and one science subject or Equivalent (Grade A-C) Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. JOB SUMMARY To assist in the effective performance of POCT in the Western Health and Social Care Trust. To assist in the maintenance, evaluation, staff training and documentation of all POCT equipment under the guidance of the Biomedical Scientist Point of Care Testing (POCT) Specialist. To assist in ensuring that equipment is maintained and controlled so as to be available in order to provide a rapid and timely turnaround time for patient care. This post will be primarily based at Altnagelvin Hospital but will require the post holder to visit other sites in the Western Trust on a regular (weekly) basis, sometimes at short notice. The post is based in the Pathology Department but work of a multidiscipline nature will be required. MAIN DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES All of these duties ..... full job details .....