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Job summary

Main area
Blood Sciences
Grade
Band 4
Contract
11 months (Fixed Term/Secondment until 07/09/2026 to meet the needs of the service)
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-ACS211-1025
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£27,898 - £30,615 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
27/10/2025 23:59
Interview date
05/11/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Point of Care Testing Information Technician

Band 4

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Job overview

This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 07/09/2026 to meet the needs of the service.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

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 fixed term/secondment post, part-time working 22.5 hours over 3 days a week.

 

 

Main duties of the job

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, IQM, 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. 

Interviews will be held on 05/11/2025

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97
  • community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

 

 

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Diploma level qualification in Pathology or Information Technology or equivalent knowledge / experience.
  • Knowledge of data analysis and and quality standards.
  • Ability to use computer software packages.
  • Ability to use spreadsheets and databases.
  • Knowledge & understanding of equipment calibration and quality control principles.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous knowledge of POCT EQA systems

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience of working within a pathology environment.
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of POCT and / or EQA schemes.

Language skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker Level 1

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Darran Rees-Mclaren
Job title
Point of Care Coordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01554 781055
Additional information
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