POCT Quality Lead | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Cambridge is seeking a Quality Lead for its Point of Care Testing service. This role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards and promoting quality within various clinical areas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality and risk management, supported by relevant qualifications in Biomedical Science. The position offers great opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment focused on staff well-being and inclusivity.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in quality assurance and risk management.
• Ability to implement and maintain quality management systems.
• Strong knowledge of Point of Care Testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality initiatives in the department.
• Promote and audit quality management systems.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards.

Skills

Quality management expertise

Risk management

Knowledge of ISO 15189

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Biomedical Science

Job description

Overview

Point of Care Testing is a vital pathology service across multiple clinical areas of the Trust. Across 25 years the service has continually evolved to meet the changing landscape and needs of the Trust as it expands whilst meeting with clinical service requirements. This means as part of the journey towards Pathology Maturity we aim for UKAS accreditation for the service. We have a need for a permanent dedicated quality role within the team to deliver this aspirational service goal.

We are looking for an experienced Biomedical Scientist with relevant knowledge and skills to join our team in the role of Quality Lead for the this journey and towards the next steps beyond.

You would join an experienced, forward thinking, dynamic, multicultural team with expertise in pre‑analytics and a wide range of POCT devices across multiple disciplines.

If you think you are the individual to support the current leadership in this technology based service, where you can streamline processes, delivery relevant training, are keen to push the boundaries, and join our vision to help drive quality forward and deliver, then you should apply.

Responsibilities

• Practice as the Quality Lead for Point of Care Testing, promoting Quality within all areas of the Department.
• Demonstrate expertise in quality and risk management.
• Be the key member of the department, who promotes, implements, audits and maintains the quality management system.
• Apply modern methods of quality management and process control to ensure an effective service in terms of clinical governance and risk management.
• Assist in the achievement of accreditation of the service and ensure continued compliance to ISO 15189 as accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).
• Support the team to ensure the continuous improvement and development of laboratory services.
• Maintain and promote professional image of CUH Trust.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care to our patients and rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH’s values – Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.

Eligibility for Student Visa Holders

• Applied for a Graduate visa.
• Successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.
• The Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

This vacancy will close at midnight on 15th December 2025.

Interviews are due to be held on 13th January 2026.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Benefits to you

At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.

On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose‑created colleague‑only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.

Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.

This advert closes on Tuesday 15 Dec 2026.