Point of Care Testing and Phlebotomy Manager

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust ,
Lindley, West Yorkshire
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Point of Care Testing (POCT) and Phlebotomy Manager, in a busy but friendly team, within the Pathology department at Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT). Applications are invited from quality driven, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to manage the services across the Trust. CHFT is one of the most digitally advanced Trusts in the country and our department works closely our stakeholders to support a large number of POCT platforms across the Trust, offering a wide range of diagnostic tests to two hospitals and the wider community. The Point of Care Testing and Phlebotomy Manager will be responsible, in conjunction with the Point of Care Testing Clinical Lead and the Chair of the Point of Care Testing Governance Committee, for the implementation of the Trust wide Point of Care Testing Policy, ensuring the Trust and other services comply with Current Legislation, Regulations and Guidelines. The post holder will manage the Associate Practitioners, who will provide training, assessment, advice and problem solving for a range of Point of Care Testing devices. They will implement a Quality Assurance scheme liaising with the relevant laboratories for these Point of Care Testing devices. The Point of Care Testing and Phlebotomy Manager acts as the link between the users of POCT and the Pathology Department. They will have an understanding of POCT devices for all Pathology disciplines and will provide expert advice to clinicians and senior managers regarding Point of Care Testing. They will also manage the Phlebotomy Supervisors and the phlebotomy service across the Trust and the wider community. CHFT has been rated Good by The Care Quality Commission and the Pathology department is accredited to the UKAS ISO15189 standard. CPD and further study is actively encouraged and supported. You will be required to adopt flexible working patterns and may be required to work on either of the Trust sites. You may be required to participate in round the clock working as the POCT service develops. The post is subject to Agenda for Change NHS Term and Conditions. For further details / informal visits contact: Sarah Ramsden, Pathology General Manager on 01484 355413 or email Sarah.Ramsden2@cht.nhs.uk or Hayley Baker on 01484 355417 or email Hayley.Baker@cht.nhs.uk Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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