Covid-19 Site Supervisor

Salary: £26,000 – £35,100 per year

JOB CONTEXT

Cignpost Diagnostics has been retained to run testing centres all over the UK. These testing centres will support the smooth operation of the host location by offering and administering COVID-19 Testing.

Cignpost Diagnostics has a strong and trusted heritage in supporting the healthcare of the nation and in this time of need we have stepped forward to work with the Department of Health and Social Care, alongside other organisations, to resource Testing Units across the country to administer COVID 19 testing.

We are seeking to recruit Site Supervisors to lead the overall management of these Testing Sites and coordination of operations for customers on site.

You will play a vital role in maximising our capacity as a country to fight the outbreak both on a local and national level.

You will operate the site strictly in line with all health directives and policy and procedures issued by Government and provide feedback to senior managers on agreed key performance indicators.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a COVID-19 Site Supervisor you will be directly responsible for the overall management of the testing operation, which is an integral part of the Test Centre Team, contributing to its success. Covid-19 multi-skilled testers will report to you, and you will be responsible for your team to deliver brilliant patient care to test members of the public. Full training will be provided, and full Personal Protective Equipment will be supplied in line with NHS Standards. Hours of work various.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Supporting day-to-day operations and ad-hoc requests to support the Site Manager

* Supervise activities and outputs of the Testing Centre, ensuring safety of all staff

* Assist team day/shift briefings, communicating and organising support required

* Act as a liaison between staff and Site Manager including reporting of all HR and staff related matters

* Provide ad-hoc support to the Site Manager

* Responsible for health & safety reporting (incidents and accidents).

* Record keeping and ensuring safety regulations and procedures are adhered to

* Ensure regular stock check and replenishment

* Adhere to and implement the open and close procedure for every shift

* Maintain high standards of cleanliness across all areas of the site, with particular focus of the swab/admin areas and staff

* Check in, brief, deploy and manage all swab/admin staff

* Record and report all staff HR, lateness, sickness related matters to the site manager

* Document all stab swabs undertaken on-site

* Ensure vials are correctly collated, checked and transported for collection by the lab

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

* Previous experience as a Supervisor

* A self- starter, ability to manage conflicting priorities

* You must have native or bilingual proficiency level English

* Experience of following strict guidelines and procedures

* Experience working with members of the public

* Excellent interpersonal skills and supportive nature

* Can be flexible and adaptable, meeting the day to day patient requirements at the site to optimise patient care and service

* You will demonstrate high presentation standards and ability to work safely and efficiently

* Must be able to physically stand for several hours with good mobility

* Willingness to work outdoors

* Understanding of PPE practices is desirable, however training is provided

* Cleaning and sterilisation experience

* Experience of transporting medical waste (the collection of PPE and bio-waste)

* Experience working in a medical, clinical or health environment

BENEFITS

* PPE / Uniform provided

* Competitive pay

Applicants must be in general good health and not classified as in any of the COVID current high-risk groups therefore:

Must not have a long-term condition

Must not be pregnant

Must not have a weakened immune system through medical conditions or therapy

In addition, applicants must consider the following:

Willingness to work outside (weather protection will be provided)

Risk status of family members in the same household