Job Summary
The post holder will be based in the Point of Care Testing room on the Rochdale Infirmary site. They will be responsible for the timely processing of patient specimens using the on-site Point of Care Testing equipment.
The post holder will be able to work without direct supervision and will be able to work within Trust policy and protocols to ensure safe quality standards are maintained.
The post holder will be able to communicate with the wards and departments contributing to an effective team approach.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will receive, prepare and perform routine tests on samples using the Point Of Care Testing (POCT) equipment on the Rochdale Infirmary site.
The postholder will follow agreed policy and procedures to ensure safe practices are adhered to and quality and safety are maintained.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction.
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
236-RCO-CS087-25
Job locations
Rochdale Infirmary
Whitehall Street
Rochdale
OL12 0NB
Job Description
Responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4)
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience Essential
* Organised approach to working
* Able to follow protocols
* Good verbal communication skills
* Awareness of confidentiality issues
* Awareness of Health & Safety issues
* Ability to acquire the theoretical knowledge to undertake laboratory tasks
* Willingness to undertake further training
* Able to work flexibly to meet service needs, including weekends, bank holidays, evening work
* Reliable, punctual, good attendance record
* Able to prioritise own workload
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr