Test Supervisor - Covid 19 Local Test Site - Casual

WE NEED YOU!

As we head into winter, the message from the government is clear - we all must be as vigilant as possible and get a COVID-19 test whenever necessary. We at Sodexo are proud to be continuing our important work supporting the national response to control the virus.

Our COVID-19 Testing Sites are key to this and we are seeking additional testing support at many of our centres across the UK.

We are seeking to recruit Test Supervisors to oversee the management of the Local Testing Site, supervising the service delivery and all activities and outputs for self-administered testing for service users on site. You will operate the site strictly in line with all health directives and policy and procedures issued by Government and provide feedback to central teams and the base of operations.

Role Responsibility :

• Oversee the management of the testing operation
• Supervise all activities and outputs of the Local Testing Site, ensuring the safety of all staff and service users
• Read and interpret directives and documentation issued
• Carry out instructions provided in a written, oral or diagram form
• Problem-solve and create solutions to complex problems
• Record keeping and ensuring safety regulations and procedures are adhered to
• Supervisory practices, training and motivating members of the team ensuring to provide support
• Undertake training on hand washing and ensure personal hygiene is maintained to a high level and correct PPE is always worn

Essential Criteria

• Experience of following strict guidelines and procedures

• Experience working with members of the public/patients

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a supportive nature

• Flexibility to change tasks as and when required

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

• Willingness to work in an outdoor environment

• You must not be classified, or live with anyone classified, as belonging to any of the COVID-19 high risk groups (more detail can be found on the government website):

• Must not have a long-term condition

• Must not have immune deficiencies through medical conditions or therapy

Training and full personal protective equipment will be provided.

Desirable Criteria :

• Understanding of PPE practices is desirable, however training is provided
• Previous experience as a supervisor
• Cleaning and sterilisation experience
• Experience of transporting medical waste (the collection of PPE and biohazard waste)
• Experience working in a medical, clinical or health environment

Package Description :

• Hourly rate of £12.50
• This position is offered on a casual basis
• Must be able to work on a shift pattern