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We are currently looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual with excellent organisational, communication and IT skills, preferably with a Blood Sciences background, for the post of Point of Care Testing (POCT) Information Technician to work with the Blood Sciences POCT team. The role will include travelling to all locations within the Health Board when required. Working base to be discussed at interview.

Working alongside the POCT coordinator and team you will be required to support the day to day running of the service to ensure the provision of a proactive, professional and quality service. You will be responsible for the maintenance and quality of POCT devices, Information Systems and data.

The role will include working with staff of all grades in all areas of the Health Board and the sales and training representatives of companies that manufacture POCT devices. This is a permanent post, part-time working 22.5 hours over 3 days a week.

The post holder will work as part of a team to support the following duties in accordance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):

Maintain the quality and content of data held on POCT databases and information systems e.g. WPOCT, AQURE, Q-Pulse, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and Wales External Quality Assurance Scheme (WEQAS) etc.

Device maintenance and troubleshooting.

Administration of external quality assessment programmes, training, stock control and audit.

Act as first point of contact for POCT related enquiries.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 16/10/2024.