Point of Care Testing Coordinator

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced and forward thinking HCPC registered Biomedical or Clinical Scientist to lead our Point of Care Testing (POCT) service across a large University NHS Hospital Trust. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a growing and technologically advanced POCT service that supports thousands of patients every day across emergency, acute, outpatient and community settings, including a number of remote Renal Dialysis Centres. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that POCT services remain safe, compliant, reliable and responsive to the needs of clinicians and patients.

Responsibilities

Lead the operational delivery of the Trust-wide POCT service; Provide professional leadership and day-to-day management of the POCT team; Maintain governance, quality assurance and quality management systems across all POCT locations; Develop, review and implement POCT policies, procedures and standard operating procedures; Oversee internal quality control, external quality control assessment and audit programmes; Lead investigations into quality incidents, equipment failures and non-conformances; Manage POCT equipment implementation, validation, verification and replacement programmes; Act as Trust expert for POCT, providing specialist advice to clinicians and senior managers; Deliver education, competency assessment and ongoing training for clinical users; Participate in service improvement, innovation and research projects where appropriate; Support development of business cases for new POCT services and emerging technologies

Requirements

BSc (Hons) or equivalent in Biomedical Sciences; Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC); Significant experience working in a diagnostic laboratory setting; Demonstrable practical experience as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist; Be able to demonstrate a broad level of specialist knowledge and practical experience in Point of Care Testing; Experience with supervising, supporting, training and supervision of staff; Ability to use highly complex automated equipment; Ability to maintain standards of accuracy and hand to eye coordination; Ability to work in a methodical and organised manner; Ability to undertake the technical verification of assays, reagents and equipment; Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills; The ability to work using own initiative and without supervision; Interpretation of diagnostic laboratory results; A knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and procedures; Evidence of coaching and counselling skills; Experience of change management within a large complex organisation; Awareness of laboratory Quality Management Systems; Good general Microsoft ICT skills; Problem Solving skills

Nice to have

MSc in Biomedical Science or FIBMS; Evidence of formal management training; Evidence of continuing professional development, especially within the field of POCT

Benefits

On-site Nursery; Access to free Beach Hut; On-site Wellness Centre including gym and swimming pool; Access to staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility; Awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements