Point of Care Support Assistant

Job overview

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.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

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

The Rochdale Infirmary site has an Urgent Treatment Centre that offers a 24/7 service for both adults and children requiring assessment and treatment of a minor injury or minor illness, attendances of over 50,000 annually

There is a 24 bedded Clinical Assessment Unit for adult patients requiring an inpatient stay of less than 72 hours

Patients that do not require an overnight admission attend for medical assessment on the  Same Day Emergency Care Unit

The Point Of Care Support Assistant role will positively influence the patient experience ensuring timely processing of samples

Detailed job description and main 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