POCT Higher Biomedical Support Worker
Job summary
An opportunity exists to join a dedicated and enthusiastic POCT team at Luton & Dunstable Hospital, working in conjunction with colleagues on the Bedford site. POCT at Bedfordshire Hospitals Foundation Trust provides one of only a few UKAS accredited POCT services within the country. The POCT repertoire covers Haematology, Chemical Pathology and Microbiology
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will spend time moving around the hospital site carrying out hospital staff training, equipment maintenance and ensuring the service provided both to the patient and by the POC team is of a high quality.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Details
Date posted
24 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
418-DTO6228-KA
Job locations
Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
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To organise their own workload within the POCT team, planning and preparing their schedule which will include working unsupervised and under their own initiative
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To work within the POCT team running External Quality Assurance and Internal Quality Control samples (when required) and to perform maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on POCT equipment
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To keep accurate and precise records including those of training, IQC and EQA schemes
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To undertake audit and evaluation of POCT equipment within the POCT team
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To answer telephone enquiries maintaining a professional and polite manner at all times
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To maintain stock levels for POCT equipment and inform staff when stock needs to be ordered. To receive and appropriately store and record deliveries for POCT equipment
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To follow POCT policies and procedures in their work; to keep up to date with developments in POCT; and to propose changes to procedures and policies in order to contribute to continual development of the POCT team
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To attend POCT Management Group meetings, POCT team meetings and other meetings as required
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To liaise and maintain good working relationships with users of the POCT service in the Trust, from HCAs and administrators to Consultants and Ward Managers to ensure they have the support they require
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To report clinical issues and any problems or difficulties encountered to the POCT site co-ordinator, or the appropriate Clinical Scientist in their absence
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To train small groups of staff in the theory and practical use of POCT equipment
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To observe strict confidentiality in relation to patients and their treatment
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To be aware of the safety regulations operating in the Trust and to perform their duties in such a manner so as not to endanger the health and safety of fellow workers, patients or the general public
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To receive an annual appraisal from line manager and keep up to date with statutory training requirements
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To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the POCT site coordinator.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
To organise their own workload within the POCT team, planning and preparing their schedule which will include working unsupervised and under their own initiative
-
To work within the POCT team running External Quality Assurance and Internal Quality Control samples (when required) and to perform maintenance and troubleshooting tasks on POCT equipment
-
To keep accurate and precise records including those of training, IQC and EQA schemes
-
To undertake audit and evaluation of POCT equipment within the POCT team
-
To answer telephone enquiries maintaining a professional and polite manner at all times
-
To maintain stock levels for POCT equipment and inform staff when stock needs to be ordered. To receive and appropriately store and record deliveries for POCT equipment
-
To follow POCT policies and procedures in their work; to keep up to date with developments in POCT; and to propose changes to procedures and policies in order to contribute to continual development of the POCT team
-
To attend POCT Management Group meetings, POCT team meetings and other meetings as required
-
To liaise and maintain good working relationships with users of the POCT service in the Trust, from HCAs and administrators to Consultants and Ward Managers to ensure they have the support they require
-
To report clinical issues and any problems or difficulties encountered to the POCT site co-ordinator, or the appropriate Clinical Scientist in their absence
-
To train small groups of staff in the theory and practical use of POCT equipment
-
To observe strict confidentiality in relation to patients and their treatment
-
To be aware of the safety regulations operating in the Trust and to perform their duties in such a manner so as not to endanger the health and safety of fellow workers, patients or the general public
-
To receive an annual appraisal from line manager and keep up to date with statutory training requirements
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To carry out any other reasonable duties as assigned by the POCT site coordinator.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science subject A level GCE
Desirable
- Additional training qualifications in science based subject
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of Pathology laboratory environment.
- Evidence of ability to loan work
Desirable
- Knowledge of POCT equipment
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly to other hospital staff
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of training experience
- Flexibility to service needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Science subject A level GCE
Desirable
- Additional training qualifications in science based subject
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of Pathology laboratory environment.
- Evidence of ability to loan work
Desirable
- Knowledge of POCT equipment
Skills
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly to other hospital staff
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Evidence of training experience
- Flexibility to service needs
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Luton & Dunstable Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
Employer's website
https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)
This listing was aggregated from publicly-available sources. The employer holds an A-rated sponsor licence at the time of this listing, but sponsorship of this specific role is not guaranteed — the employer's offer and UK Visas and Immigration are the final authority. Details may have changed since our last update — verify with the employer via the Apply link.