Band 8a Point of Care Testing Lead (POCT)

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust; Ilford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a qualified HCPC registered professional to lead the Point of Care Testing (POCT) service. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a patient-focused, governance-led POCT service, managing a multidisciplinary team across facilities. Strong communication and time management skills are essential, along with experience in implementing POCT governance frameworks. This role emphasizes enhancing patient care through innovative diagnostics at appropriate access points.

Qualifications

• HCPC registered professional with clinical experience in POCT services.
• Experience in implementing POCT governance and policy frameworks.
• Ability to work across hospital sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of POCT service across designated sites.
• Ensure patient-focused, governance-led operational planning for POCT.
• Design, assess, implement and maintain POCT services.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

HCPC registration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are seeking applications from forward thinking, well-motivated, enthusiastic individuals to take a lead role in developing and delivering Point of Care Testing (POCT) service across Barking, Havering, Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust (King George, Queen's Hospitals and community hospital settings).

You will be responsible for delivering a patient-focused, governance-led POCT service, including operational planning, policy and procedure development, guidance, and ensuring a safe and high-quality POCT service aligned with national POCT strategies.

You will support the design, assessment, implementation and maintenance of POCT services outside traditional laboratory settings, ensuring diagnostics are embedded in the patient pathway at the most appropriate and accessible point to facilitate care decisions.

You should possess excellent communication and time management skills and a systematic, flexible approach to work. The successful candidate will work as part of the team delivering the POCT service and lead the POCT team based at Queen’s Hospital and King George Hospital, including HCPC registered staff and Associate practitioners.

Provides an overarching role facilitating the comprehensive management, compliance monitoring and reporting on all POCT devices throughout the Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in line with local and national accreditation, clinical governance and risk management requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the POCT service across designated sites.
• Ensure patient-focused, governance-led operational planning and policy implementation for POCT.
• Design, assess, implement and maintain POCT services outside traditional laboratory settings, embedding diagnostics in the patient pathway.
• Lead and manage the POCT team at Queen’s Hospital and King George Hospital, including HCPC registered staff and Associate practitioners.
• Provide governance, compliance monitoring and reporting for all POCT devices in line with accreditation and risk management requirements.

Qualifications and Skills

• HCPC registered professional (or equivalent) and relevant clinical experience in POCT services.
• Strong communication and time management skills with a systematic and flexible working approach.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and implementing POCT governance and policy frameworks.
• Ability to work across hospital sites and embed POCT within the patient care pathway.

About the Trust

We provide care for residents of three diverse London boroughs and operate from two main sites—King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford—with a wide range of acute and community services. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and to delivering high-quality care backed by our PRIDE values and behaviours.

All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community, including those seeking job-share or flexible working arrangements. We are unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship for Band 2 or Band 3 positions in line with UKVI guidelines.